embellish

Example Sentences

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He was often criticized for an overly defensive style, and accused by some of dodging the most dangerous opponents simply to embellish his record.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

A total of 13 other witnesses used to support the prosecution case have now told the BBC the police pressured them to embellish their statements or lie in court.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

It’s no surprise that blockbusters like “Gladiator II” embellish historical facts to make sure audiences are entertained.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

She’s so sure of her melodies that she can embellish them at any moment, stretching or rushing or wriggling them as the impulse strikes.

From New York Times • May 10, 2024

When the insertions arrived in Florence, the covering letter from Riccardi included the sentence, ‘the author may alter or embellish the wording, so long as the substance is preserved’.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin