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Embellishment

The act of adorning, or the state of being adorned; adornment.

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Narrower term 6

Boule 76% connected

Alt. of Boulework

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Buhl 76% connected

Alt. of Buhlwork

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Festoon 76% connected

A garland or wreath hanging in a depending curve, used in decoration for festivals, etc.; anything arranged in this way.

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Filigree 76% connected

Ornamental work, formerly with grains or breads, but now composed of fine wire and used chiefly in decorating gold and silver to which the wire is so…

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Flourish 76% connected

To grow luxuriantly; to increase and enlarge, as a healthy growing plant; a thrive.

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Vermiculation 76% connected

The act or operation of moving in the manner of a worm; continuation of motion from one part to another; as, the vermiculation, or peristaltic motion…

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Broader term 6

Decoration 76% connected

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

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Elaboration 76% connected

The act or process of producing or refining with labor; improvement by successive operations; refinement.

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Enlargement 76% connected

The act of increasing in size or bulk, real or apparent; the state of being increased; augmentation; further extension; expansion.

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Expansion 76% connected

The act of expanding or spreading out; the condition of being expanded; dilation; enlargement.

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Ornament 76% connected

That which embellishes or adorns; that which adds grace or beauty; embellishment; decoration; adornment.

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Ornamentation 76% connected

The act or art of ornamenting, or the state of being ornamented.

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Derivationally related 2

Beautify 74% connected

To make or render beautiful; to add beauty to; to adorn; to deck; to grace; to embellish.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Beautify 74% connected

To make or render beautiful; to add beauty to; to adorn; to deck; to grace; to embellish.

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Embroidery 92% connected

Needlework used to enrich textile fabrics, leather, etc.; also, the art of embroidering.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Ornamentation 92% connected

The act or art of ornamenting, or the state of being ornamented.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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