embellishment

Example Sentences

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Abdullah recounts what he saw plainly, without embellishment.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

This is war writing at its best, brutally and straightforwardly told because the events and deeds Sledge recounts require no embellishment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

To some, they conjure ideas of haute cuisine fuss — dainty smears, baby food textures, or unnecessary embellishment.

From Salon • May 16, 2025

He has also been fined three times: for roughing in 2021, kneeing in 2016 and embellishment in 2015.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2024

I could say the night felt magical, but that would be embellishment.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour