Design
Design noun - A unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric).
Usage example: the curtains have a lovely floral design
Embellishment and design are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Embellishment" instead a noun "Design".
Embellishment
Embellishment noun - Something that decorates or beautifies.
Usage example: a colorful mobile is just the embellishment that the soon-to-be nursery needs
Design and embellishment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Design" instead a noun "Embellishment".
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