embellishment
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Most notably, the display of military trophies that decorates the back wall was entirely Trumbull’s own embellishment, as he himself said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
The carpet might have hues of green, but Charlie XCX opted against her signature color for a sophisticated Saint Laurent black gown with a floral embellishment on the front.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
But the magic lies in the embellishment, starting with the casting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
He shrugged it off as a small embellishment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2025
I could say the night felt magical, but that would be embellishment.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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
“These are not creative embellishments of personality. They are assertions about conduct — and they are false.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 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
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Just Mercy
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