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as in needlework
decorative stitching done on cloth with the use of a needle
she's been able to turn her skill at embroidery into a second business selling decorative items
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as in exaggeration
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
it's doubtful that she ever told an anecdote without considerable embroidery
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Recent Examples of embroidery
There is contemporary art, mainly paintings and photographs but also quilting and embroidery inspired by the house.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2025
Shirley loved to sew, do embroidery, crafting and needlework.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Items with beads, embroidery, sheer fabrics, lingerie, knit or loosely woven clothes, and some lace or silk items are better air-dried.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
The chair, stool, and pillow are subtle and refined, finished with handcrafted embroidery in a set of punchy colors that add energy to any aesthetic.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2025
Shirley loved to sew, do embroidery, crafting and needlework.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Items with beads, embroidery, sheer fabrics, lingerie, knit or loosely woven clothes, and some lace or silk items are better air-dried.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
The chair, stool, and pillow are subtle and refined, finished with handcrafted embroidery in a set of punchy colors that add energy to any aesthetic.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidery
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First, both Hawthorne's main character Hester Prynne and factory worker Sarah Cornell were known for their needlework and charity.—
Melissa Gray,
NPR,
26 Jan. 2025
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Outerwear and knitwear were soft, as were the single-breasted and double-breasted cashmere coats, the soft napa leather jackets, and cocooning knits with mélange effects and gradient needlework.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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The exaggeration and drama of every situation is a part of her daily living.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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But there's little transparency and some exaggeration surrounding the claims of the billions of dollars saved in less than a month.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2025
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Fola comes across as the most sympathetic character, and the story, though not a first-person narrative, feels like it’s told from their perspective — which perhaps explains a slight tendency toward caricatures in the portrayals of other characters, especially Healy and Sandra.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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The caskets were displayed in front of a large banner that showed a caricature replicating antisemitic tropes of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with vampiric teeth and blood running down his face.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Examine the keypad before use for any inconsistencies in coloring, material, or shape.—
Harrison Jones,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Others have a darker brown-black coloring with blotchy pinkish stomachs.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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Even Gizelle called it out, saying Mia’s fabrications always seem a little too convenient for the storyline.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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And then, the shipyard, operating in the shadow of HII’s busy Ingalls vessel fabrication facility and down the road from Austal USA’s thriving manufacturing site in Mobile, Alabama, may not have the workers needed to take on such a big project.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidery. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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