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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
In children’s wear, embroidery trends are driving demand for denim.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
To pick up the Global Icon award that year, Swift opted for a two-piece Miu Miu number with glittering embroidery.
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Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The work on tailoring and the fairly rounded volumes, the patterns and embroidery, the work on leather, and the shoes are all elements that make the proposal distinctive and quickly recognizable.
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Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
For entertainment and scrapbooking, consider instant cameras and embroidery kits.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for embroidery
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
To pick up the Global Icon award that year, Swift opted for a two-piece Miu Miu number with glittering embroidery.
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Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The work on tailoring and the fairly rounded volumes, the patterns and embroidery, the work on leather, and the shoes are all elements that make the proposal distinctive and quickly recognizable.
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Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
For entertainment and scrapbooking, consider instant cameras and embroidery kits.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for embroidery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidery
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Through her studies, Walker began traveling to source textiles, meeting women artisans who still practiced complex handcraft techniques passed down for generations, such as needlework, ikat dyeing and beading.
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The weekly Social Stitching group welcomes anyone working on needlework or textile projects.
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Pirate ship is no exaggeration.
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But the fastest swimming speed claims are almost certainly indefensible exaggerations.
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And the thing about caricatures?
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Too often, caricatures are deployed to justify unfair and unjust treatment.
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In December 2025, Sudakov and two of his graduate students drastically simplified the team’s coloring model, improving their new bounds even further.
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Jaden Smith at Christian Louboutin is keeping the category interesting with his designs, including details like gradient coloring and wide square toes.
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Unlike dynamic stretching, static stretching holds muscles in a lengthened position for an extended period.
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Pre-production ran from January to April 2025, with post-production stretching from May 2025 through March 2026.
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The court likewise declined to apply a sentencing enhancement based upon patient harm.
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Earlier this year, Senate Republicans proposed allocating $1 billion in taxpayer dollars from legislation meant to fund immigration enforcement agencies for security enhancements for the ballroom.
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Promoting the preservation of centuries-old skills that have been passed down for generations—like Al-sadu (geometric embroidering) and Talli (hand-weaving)—the center offers educational workshops and training courses as well as daily artisan showcases.
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But now, under the Bivens Act, the protester can sue the federal agent for false arrest, malicious prosecution, evidence fabrication, and excessive force.
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Mastery of aviation’s uncompromising structural codes and fabrication standards is an asset for any studio.
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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidery. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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