embroider
verb
em·broi·der
im-ˈbrȯi-dər 
embroidered; embroidering
im-ˈbrȯi-d(ə-)riŋ
1
a
: to ornament with needlework
b
: to form with needlework
2
: to elaborate on : embellish
embroider a story
Synonyms
Examples of embroider in a Sentence
She embroidered tiny flowers on the baby's scarf.
a scarf embroidered with tiny flowers
He is known to embroider the truth about his service in the army.
Recent Examples on the Web
Gillian Anderson wore a Gabriela Hearst strapless white gown embroidered with a pattern featuring vaginas at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards.
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Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2024
Segel’s attire consisted of a black tux with a white button-down, while Radomski was dressed in a black gown with a sheer bustier top and layered skirt that was embroidered with flowers.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
More than that, Darvish gifted Teng one of his gloves, a natural leather Asics mitt with teal accents embroidered with Darvish’s signature.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
The bodice is made of soft chiffon and has a tulle overlay, beautifully embroidered with a lovely ivory and pink floral pattern.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2024
There is a multicolored rug and two large beanbags embroidered with the names of her sons, Blaise and Cass (after the civil-rights leader Melnea Cass).
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2024
All can be customized at the cuff or pocket with 20 monogram styles in 45 colors embroidered at Matouk’s factory in Fall River, Mass.
—Nicole Demarco Dalya Benor Caitie Kelly Juan A. Ramírez Monica Mendal Janet Siroto, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Erick Medel embroiders denim with an industrial sewing machine, making works that touch on everyday life in Los Angeles, particularly those living and working in Boyle Heights and the city’s Eastside.
—Erick Medel, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
The nuts-and-bolts campaign efforts of strategizing, raising funds, courting delegates and resisting the push to drop out from fellow Black politicians like the slippery D.C. delegate Walter Fauntroy (André Holland) are quite absorbing, embroidered here and there with archival news footage.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2024
Segel’s attire consisted of a black tux with a white button-down, while Radomski was dressed in a black gown with a sheer bustier top and layered skirt that was embroidered with flowers.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
More than that, Darvish gifted Teng one of his gloves, a natural leather Asics mitt with teal accents embroidered with Darvish’s signature.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
The bodice is made of soft chiffon and has a tulle overlay, beautifully embroidered with a lovely ivory and pink floral pattern.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2024
There is a multicolored rug and two large beanbags embroidered with the names of her sons, Blaise and Cass (after the civil-rights leader Melnea Cass).
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2024
All can be customized at the cuff or pocket with 20 monogram styles in 45 colors embroidered at Matouk’s factory in Fall River, Mass.
—Nicole Demarco Dalya Benor Caitie Kelly Juan A. Ramírez Monica Mendal Janet Siroto, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Erick Medel embroiders denim with an industrial sewing machine, making works that touch on everyday life in Los Angeles, particularly those living and working in Boyle Heights and the city’s Eastside.
—Erick Medel, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
The nuts-and-bolts campaign efforts of strategizing, raising funds, courting delegates and resisting the push to drop out from fellow Black politicians like the slippery D.C. delegate Walter Fauntroy (André Holland) are quite absorbing, embroidered here and there with archival news footage.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Embroider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroider. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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embroider
verb
em·broi·der
im-ˈbrȯid-ər
embroidered; embroidering
-(ə-)riŋ
1
: to make or fill in a design with needlework
2
: to decorate with needlework
3
: to add to the interest of (as a story) with details or by exaggerating
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