embroider

verb

im-ˈbrȯi-dər How to pronounce embroider (audio)
Definition of embroidernext
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 legendary Bayeux Tapestry detailing William of Normandy’s 1066 conquest of England was embroidered, most likely by nuns, in England about 1,000 years ago. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 The premium embroidered detailing on this blouse is worth far more than its $46 sale price suggests, making now the best time to snag it while the deal lasts. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 The gown is hand-embroidered with pink glass-cut beads and was made with an interior corset with metal construction. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 The show ended with a model wearing an ethereal-looking off-the-shoulder white gown with a sheer train and embroidered ferns. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for embroider
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroider
  1. exaggerate
  2. pad
  3. color
  4. embellish
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  • The president designated the gang as a terrorist group and said Maduro had sent it to invade the United States, although some law enforcement officials say the administration exaggerated the threat to justify mass deportations.
    — Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, 10 July 2026
  • The best place to start is a sporting culture that exaggerates accomplishments and rewards capitalistic success before the sporting variety.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of exaggerate
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  • Plus, the straps are thick and padded to prevent them from digging into shoulders during a high-intensity workout.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • Do wrap bottles in protective materials While a sweater or jeans works in a pinch, padded wine sleeves or bubble-wrap sheets will be your best friend.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of pad
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  • Moths prefer pale and light-colored flowers because these blossoms reflect moonlight much better and are easier for moths to find in the dark.
    — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 July 2026
  • That history still colors how the company talks, less like a supplement label and more like a couple of people who have been through it.
    — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of color
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  • The piece was embellished with the French luxury fashion’s signature keyhole cutout, augmented by a gold outline.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • Beyond that, there is the knowledge that every game, every performance, every dramatic intervention on Argentina’s behalf, is embellishing a sporting legacy that already seemed complete.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of embellish

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