embellished

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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

The designer behind Alice + Olivia, known for embellished denim and party dresses, looks remarkably like her brand’s doll-like logo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

So she kept making them, encouraged by the rave reviews: A chocolate cake for Escoto’s 24th birthday, airbrushed in psychedelic blue and green and embellished with gummy bears.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

They have embellished those spreadsheet credentials with their deeds on the pitch too.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

Its long silver barrel was embellished with cottonwood leaves and clusters of seedpods, its ivory handle inlaid with mother-of-pearl.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee