as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
Dad likes to embroider his fishing stories
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Recent Examples of embroider
Some prints were achieved through laser printing, other motifs were embroidered and patchworked.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Many garments are embroidered in-house, reflecting the designer’s dedication to artisanal production.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
To complete her look, Zendaya donned a white silk-satin trench coat, also embroidered with matching embellishments.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2024
Lisa donned a sheer black cape embroidered with a constellation of sparkly stars, a moon, and swirling galaxies.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Many garments are embroidered in-house, reflecting the designer’s dedication to artisanal production.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
To complete her look, Zendaya donned a white silk-satin trench coat, also embroidered with matching embellishments.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2024
Lisa donned a sheer black cape embroidered with a constellation of sparkly stars, a moon, and swirling galaxies.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for embroider
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroider
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The sapphire hues in the Voyager 2 mission photos were exaggerated by image processing to showcase the swirling cloud patterns more prominently.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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It's widely believed that Blanchard was a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy; a rare form of abuse in which a guardian exaggerates or induces illness in a child for sympathy and attention.Becca Longmire, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Rising home values have padded the net worth of the majority of Americans who already own homes.Samantha Delouya, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Their lopsided victories in such states gave Democrats tens of millions of extra votes that padded their nationwide popular vote but did nothing for them in the electoral college — a candidate doesn’t get any extra electoral votes for winning states by large margins.David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Because the trick with coloring outside of the lines is to still have to have a sense of the picture at the core.Christian Davies FCSD, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Many of the interiors within this volume are exclusive to its pages and celebrate the firm’s expert eye, appealing to color, texture, and client preference in the most unexpected niches.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
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Adele donned a sweeping black gown with a portrait neckline, embellished with glistening black baubles, her hair long and loose.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Nancy embellished and subtracted, like a great writer does.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Embroider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroider. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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