as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
Dad likes to embroider his fishing stories
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Recent Examples of embroider
Each bag features the Trader Joe’s logo embroidered in red.
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Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025
The outside of the headband piece and muffs are covered with suede leather trim that feels identical to that of my Ugg boots, and the brand’s logo is embroidered on each side in a subtle coordinating hue.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
It’ll be embroidered on throw pillows.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
One side is a neutral off-white color, and the other is embroidered with sweet pink rose buds for a charming vintage aesthetic.
—Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
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Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025
The outside of the headband piece and muffs are covered with suede leather trim that feels identical to that of my Ugg boots, and the brand’s logo is embroidered on each side in a subtle coordinating hue.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
It’ll be embroidered on throw pillows.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
One side is a neutral off-white color, and the other is embroidered with sweet pink rose buds for a charming vintage aesthetic.
—Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroider
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Allegations that are now spreading online could be misinterpreting records or exaggerating minor issues — or could be exposing actual fraudulent activity.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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For instance, Venus opposing Jupiter retrograde can exaggerate desires or emotional spending, while the sun, Mars and Mercury opposing Jupiter can result in overextension or impulsive decision-making.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Late in the game, Jordan Davison scored on a 1-yard run on fourth down to pad the final margin.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Simons sat for the first six minutes of the second half, watching as Payton Pritchard padded Boston’s lead with a pair of threes and an and-one jumper.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Roberts gave her new hair color the spotlight, wearing a simple plunging black gown with three-quarter-length sleeves.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hassen is all for going all the way with paint or wallpaper, even going as far as to fully color drench a space, and explains that the end result will appear much more cohesive.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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Only Murders in the Building nominee Selena Gomez wowed in a custom velvet bustier Chanel dress embellished with white flowers made of feathers, silk chiffon and silk organza that took 323 hours to make while on a date night with husband Benny Blanco.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Only Murders in the Building lead actress Selena Gomez wore a custom long black velvet bustier dress from Chanel, embellished with white flowers made of feathers, silk chiffon, and silk organza, which took over 323 hours to make.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Embroider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroider. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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