embellishment

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something added to make another thing more beautiful or interesting, or the process of doing this:

The architect was asked to add some sculptural embellishments to the building design.

She's a no-nonsense actress whose beauty needs no Hollywood embellishment.

something added to or changed in a story, usually to make it more interesting or exciting, or the act of doing this:

The news was given bluntly and plainly, without embellishments.

He may be guilty of embellishment, but I believe the main point of his story is accurate.