Example Sentences
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When she was alive, Wilder herself admitted that her novels were extensively embellished, mainly by her daughter Rose Wilder Lane.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
Drummers embellished the rhythm of partygoers chanting “Knicks in 5.”
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026
In Ancient Egypt, pharaohs and noblewomen wore embellished braided wigs to show power, and in the Middle Ages, women's long hair became associated with femininity and virtue.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
They embellished their sewing accessories with satin, velvet and ribbons for the public.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
It all got twisted up in nightmares in the days that followed, and embellished by Lazlo’s horror and regret.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
