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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
The hotel flat sheet is made of cool, crisp percale and features a double row of satin stitch embroidery for a timeless look in any bedroom.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
This hallmark appears on everything from the beaded embroidery of the Salvator Bomber and graphic tees to the brand’s new shopping bags, marking a new era of JV.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Sometimes part of that was unraveled, sometimes somebody would add an embroidery over part of it, sometimes somebody would add just other kinds of elements to it, or add a frame or a way to display it.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Styles include the Western Startburst, a black leather strap with cream and gray embroidery; the calf hair Rodeo Ready band accented with studs; and the Saddle Stitched, a blue denim and brown leather band with contrast orange stitching.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
This hallmark appears on everything from the beaded embroidery of the Salvator Bomber and graphic tees to the brand’s new shopping bags, marking a new era of JV.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Sometimes part of that was unraveled, sometimes somebody would add an embroidery over part of it, sometimes somebody would add just other kinds of elements to it, or add a frame or a way to display it.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Styles include the Western Startburst, a black leather strap with cream and gray embroidery; the calf hair Rodeo Ready band accented with studs; and the Saddle Stitched, a blue denim and brown leather band with contrast orange stitching.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidery
Noun
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The history of needlework and women from prehistoric times onward is embedded in the scraps and pieces of fabric that have been preserved.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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In Pakistan particularly, and South Asia as a whole, scores of craftswomen are engaged in age-old hand embroidery and needlework techniques which have kept a number of ancient crafts alive.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Despite the mess in her apartment, the man, like everyone else in her life, brushes off her fears as the exaggerations of an overactive imagination.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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Any kind of strong reaction after Week 1 is an exaggeration.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The director was careful to avoid creating caricatures of religious figures.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The same red flannel was often featured in caricatures of Mammy.—
Danielle Amir Jackson,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gina Marie Bakery, based in Waterbury, announced the voluntary recall on September 10 over the potential undeclared presence of almonds, sesame and several food colorings—namely Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, bone structure, body proportions, fin shape, head shape, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To prevent this, Brown recommended adding in some sort of other exercise, such as strength training, stretching, and walking, to your weekly routine.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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In that case, stretching isn’t going to be your solution.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Soldier feedback from the event is shaping ongoing enhancements to ensure warfighter readiness and operational relevance in dynamic threat environments, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors said the criminal complaint includes a charging enhancement for the use of a gun.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aster is obsessed with people’s unchecked power to shame others online, whether with the truth or with unfair fabrications.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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There’s a lot of variety in fabrications such as chiffon, taffeta, linen, satin face organza and more.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidery. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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