How to Use embellishment in a Sentence

embellishment

noun
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  • After all, even the most squeaky clean of brands rely on the art of embellishment to make sales.
    — Christopher Tompkins, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022
  • The short-sleeve embellishments bring the bold pattern to life without going over the top.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The strapless dress's only embellishment was a thin sash tied in a bow.
    — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Lily Collins’ bridal hair Collins wore her hair in a low, sleek bun woven with a gold embellishment.
    — Hanna Flanagan, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The sons entered the event’s Kids’ Que and, as the tale goes (and with a few embellishments), great fellowship was enjoyed by all.
    — Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The theme of the 2023 Golden Globes's red carpet was no doubt rosettes, and Sigourney Weaver wore the trending embellishment best.
    — Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Pinecone Stencil Bring a bit of the forest to your porch with this pumpkin embellishment.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Tuna, which may be sourced from the North Atlantic as much as from Japan, doesn't dare get much embellishment.
    — Timothy Malcolm, Chron, 30 Dec. 2023
  • The sleeveless sheath has a crew neck, a sheer bodice, and silver rhinestone embellishments.
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 17 July 2023
  • Half of it is her imagination and the embellishment of it.
    — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Issa Rae dazzled in a high-neck, long sleeve gown by Pamella Roland that did not go easy on the embellishments.
    — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Kris's featured a tulle embellishment at the front, while Khloé's included long opera gloves and an open back.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Dec. 2022
  • The stunning dress had a loose, robe-like silhouette, the better to show off its embellishments.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The mansion has a brick facade with limestone embellishments and a slate roof.
    — Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Mar. 2023
  • If a shirt is the last thing standing between you and everything out there, the collar is at once a base need and an embellishment.
    — Melvin Backman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The squeaks and moans grow more complex as humpbacks add their own embellishments, akin to a folk singer changing a chorus.
    — Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Its coin embellishments and scalloped edges are completely one-of-a-kind (and very much on sale).
    — Halie Lesavage, harpersbazaar.com, 18 May 2023
  • This timeless and classy clutch features a gold embellishment on the edge of the envelope design.
    — Dhara Patel, Peoplemag, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Blunt wore a red bandage dress by Oscar de la Renta with a vine of pink blossom embellishments going up the gown.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Apart from the cutout design, the ankle-length dress had a cross halter neckline and a large rosette floral embellishment.
    — Annie O’Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 29 Dec. 2022
  • For extra flare, look for a mesh top with sequins or embellishments.
    — Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
  • In Cuba, mojo is a garlicky, tangy sauce and a quick embellishment for thick-cut, bone-in pork chops that are skillet seared.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
  • Later in the Instagram carousel, she is seen wearing a Champagne lace dress with a silk corset bodice and embellishments.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 28 July 2023
  • This is shown in her lack of embellishments — nothing is fashion-forward or flashy.
    — Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2023
  • This plush-looking snowflake topper is a sweet embellishment to top any tree, white Christmas or not.
    — Grace Smith, Town & Country, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Use gold spray paint to cover these embellishments and attach them to your Christmas wreath using florist wire and hot-glue.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Dressed in apple cider vinegar and maple syrup, this easy salad doesn't need any embellishment.
    — Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Every part of each dress will be considered, from the color and print to the embellishments, fabric, and silhouette.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 May 2023
  • In their retellings, the hypothesis takes on the sheen of legend, with new embellishments, new twists, new conclusions.
    — Zach St. George, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Elsewhere, subtle and unexpected embellishment came in the form of fringe on aprons or necklaces and even hats.
    — Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024

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