embroidered
adjective
em·broi·dered
im-ˈbrȯi-dərd 
: ornamented with or formed by decorative needlework
an embroidered floral pattern
: ornamented with embroidery
Women wear their petticoats and embroidered dresses with funky sunglasses; men wear flares or knickerbockers.—
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Along with an embroidered jacket and wide-leg pants, the actress wore a collared shirt and patterned tie.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The Jahanara chandelier sandal, along with two slingback versions and an embroidered pump, were inspired by Indian palaces and golden sunsets.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Meghan Markle’s press package for With Love, Meghan season two reflects her elegant touch with lavender sprigs and embroidered linens.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
There are options for embroidered or printed basketball jerseys.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
The attendants’ mint green uniforms, shaped like the traditional Vietnamese national costume, áo dài, with embroidered lining said to be inspired by the railway tracks, accentuated the air of a bygone era.
—Anna Haines, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Her hat featured an embroidered figure of Michael Laudrup, one of Denmark’s top soccer stars.
—Glenys Johnson, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Contrast feminine elements, like a lacy slip dress and embroidered ballerinas, with an oversized boyish button-up for a well-balanced look.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 27 June 2025
Brown, meanwhile, turned heads in an Annie's Ibiza metallic embroidered gown featuring a corset bodice and dramatic mermaid train.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The Jahanara chandelier sandal, along with two slingback versions and an embroidered pump, were inspired by Indian palaces and golden sunsets.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Meghan Markle’s press package for With Love, Meghan season two reflects her elegant touch with lavender sprigs and embroidered linens.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
There are options for embroidered or printed basketball jerseys.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
The attendants’ mint green uniforms, shaped like the traditional Vietnamese national costume, áo dài, with embroidered lining said to be inspired by the railway tracks, accentuated the air of a bygone era.
—Anna Haines, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Her hat featured an embroidered figure of Michael Laudrup, one of Denmark’s top soccer stars.
—Glenys Johnson, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Contrast feminine elements, like a lacy slip dress and embroidered ballerinas, with an oversized boyish button-up for a well-balanced look.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 27 June 2025
Brown, meanwhile, turned heads in an Annie's Ibiza metallic embroidered gown featuring a corset bodice and dramatic mermaid train.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Embroidered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroidered. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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