embellishment
noun
an ornament or decoration.
embellishments
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pluralof embellishment.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It’s where I spend the most time, too, brainstorming stretch meals and challenging myself to piece together a culinary puzzle of shelf-stable ingredients and other embellishments.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
He has added gold trim to the crown molding, smothered the walls with gold-framed artworks and gold-painted embellishments, placed inch-thick gold coasters on the desk, and lined up gold urns on the mantel.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
“That was fun for me — touching fabrics, looking at trends, embellishments, appliques, everything,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
Alan Cumming was the host with the most, certainly when it came to hair embellishments and his sparkling brooch.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
We have disguises that, perhaps with some embellishments from Tigris’s furry stock, could get us safely there.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
