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 brand also carries the polo with MLB teams embroidered on the chest, so dad can showcase team pride from the office to the stands.
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Caitlyn Martyn
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Donning a shawl embroidered with floral patterns traditionally designed by women from Paete, her parents’ hometown, this Maria folds her arms in defiance, her face stern.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 18 June 2025
Designs and additions should be embroidered instead of painted or ironed onto the towel.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
After Appeals Court Pauses Ruling A note to viewers who like historical dramas for the costumes, the art production in this drama is lovely and the hanboks are ornately embroidered.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025
Donning a shawl embroidered with floral patterns traditionally designed by women from Paete, her parents’ hometown, this Maria folds her arms in defiance, her face stern.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 18 June 2025
Designs and additions should be embroidered instead of painted or ironed onto the towel.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
After Appeals Court Pauses Ruling A note to viewers who like historical dramas for the costumes, the art production in this drama is lovely and the hanboks are ornately embroidered.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroider
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Second, the extent of the controversies has often been exaggerated: a handful of Trump supporters have stuck their heads above the parapet, the media have sniffed drama and written up stories about friction, and nothing has ultimately changed.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
27 June 2025
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One has been associated with a group that exaggerates the rare risks and harms of vaccines while casting doubt on their benefits.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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What to look for in a quality diaper bag Padding The best diaper bags have padding in the straps.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The Cubs took care of business in May, padding their record during a softer stretch of the schedule that featured the Miami Marlins, Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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My daughter really enjoys coloring, but bringing paper, markers, and crayons in the car can get messy.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
30 June 2025
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Medical supports and equipment should be white if possible but may be colored if absolutely necessary.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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With their date falling on Independence Day, the Brit brought red white and blue cupcakes embellished with the date.—
Séraphine Roger,
Glamour,
5 July 2025
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The sleeveless minidress featured a body-con red leather design, embellished with a bevy of metallic rings forming interlinked horizontal stripes.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 July 2025
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“Embroider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroider. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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