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
The nude mesh dress was strategically embroidered with pale pink flowers and sage green leaves, which bloomed over her body and around the hemline.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
The silk gown from Chanel is embroidered with more than 4,000 glass pearls and crystals, which, according to Vogue, took 210 hours to create.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
She was once invited by the Bears to embroider fans’ merchandise at the team’s draft party.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Quills are embroidered into birchbark with small sewing awls made from needles.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
The silk gown from Chanel is embroidered with more than 4,000 glass pearls and crystals, which, according to Vogue, took 210 hours to create.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
She was once invited by the Bears to embroider fans’ merchandise at the team’s draft party.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Quills are embroidered into birchbark with small sewing awls made from needles.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroider
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Charlotte Tilbury shoppers also appreciate that the product doesn’t exaggerate or settle into their fine lines.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Just some want a little bit to exaggerate this here.—
Max Mathews,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The detachable, adjustable shoulder strap is padded for comfort, and the two carrying handles are smooth vinyl.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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The ivory ballgown featured a Victorian-style lace bodice with a V-neckline, a skirt that was padded at the hips to resemble an opening flower and a nearly 9-foot-long train.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Add the leeks and saute until wilted without coloring, about 3 minutes.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Novelty cases, chains, and charms that are oversized, brightly colored, and sometimes deliberately impractical have become a visible outlet for self-expression.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 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 26 Jan. 2026.
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