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
Platform Crocs were worn with oversized jean shorts and jeans embroidered with hearts.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
Inside, everything from the textures down to the finishes are curated nods to the original property, including a fireplace made of onyx and custom embroidered window drapery featuring a special archival pattern.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Washington laughs and reveals that according to Betsy, a five-point star is easier to embroider.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
For the walkabout, Charlotte wore a blue coat dress embroidered with a tartan pattern, navy tights and black Mary Jane pumps.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
Inside, everything from the textures down to the finishes are curated nods to the original property, including a fireplace made of onyx and custom embroidered window drapery featuring a special archival pattern.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Washington laughs and reveals that according to Betsy, a five-point star is easier to embroider.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
For the walkabout, Charlotte wore a blue coat dress embroidered with a tartan pattern, navy tights and black Mary Jane pumps.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Many progressive groups grossly exaggerate problems as an argument for federalizing national elections or to use as a fundraising tool.Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The book generated a backlash among Israel’s supporters, and he was accused of exaggerating the situation and misstating some facts.Peter Baker, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Gustavo Gimeno conducts; reliables by Ravel and Barber pad out the rest of the program.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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The same Rams who won a mediocre division, padded their record with wins over the Jets, NE, and the Saints, and then lost to the Bears?The Athletic, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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With the hair color market expected to reach 11.44 billion by 2029, coloring your hair is known to have a significant impact on your appearance.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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Make Brown Butter In a 10-inch skillet (with a light colored inside to better watch the butter color), heat butter over medium-low 15 to 17 minutes or until butter turns light brown and smells nutty.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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She first was spotted in a white mini dress embellished with pearls and crystals, accessorized with satin white pumps.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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The bottom rim of the jacket was embellished with recycled spoons, a nod to sustainable fashion efforts.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Embroider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroider. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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