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adjective

Definition of embroiderednext
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as in padded

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as in embossed

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verb

past tense of embroider
as in exaggerated
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 embroidered
Adjective
The embroidered panorama depicting the last successful invasion of England goes on public display at the British Museum this week, back on British soil for the first time since the 11th century. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 The Babygirl actress’s tie-neck dress was embellished with a silky bow on the ruched drop-waist design and covered in red and pink embroidered roses. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
Among the most memorable ensembles were a black gown with a skeletal rib cage embroidered across the torso and a floral cape paired with a cathedral-like headdress, injecting funerary imagery into Michele’s signature maximalism. — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 Wearing our matching navy-blue pajamas with our names embroidered over the SeaDream logo, my son and I tucked into our savory, satisfying midnight snack. — Amanda Eyre Ward, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embroidered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidered
  1. padded
  2. embossed
  3. exaggerated
  4. embellished
  5. fringed
  6. colored
  7. enlarged
  8. sequined
Adjective
  • The high heels feature a padded leather insole and the brand’s signature logo detailing.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Each uses a padded restraint that locks over a rider's lap and upper legs, held in place by a bar between the knees.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of padded
Adjective
  • The collection introduces two men’s styles in embossed polished black and rich wine leather, adding a textured finish to the loafer.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The embossed side gives a little physical exfoliation for those who prefer (and can tolerate) it, but the pads can also be placed directly on areas that need extra attention and left on like a mini sheet mask.
    — Jenny Jin, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of embossed
Verb
  • But this flattening of distance is exaggerated on the road, because the reach of a car extends far beyond that which can be done on foot.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Raad found images on Reddit posted by braggadocious soldiers from around the world, and then exaggerated the size and changed the color of their inscriptions.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • As if the dress on its own was enough to evoke the butterfly theme, Bassett’s hero accessory was an embellished butterfly clutch bag by Judith Leiber.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Raye Raye, who is set to perform solo as well as during a tribute to George Michael, sparkled on the carpet in an embellished Georges Hobeika dress.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of embellished
Adjective
  • Just a day earlier, he’d been spotted enjoying a pre-birthday dinner at Mamo in Manhattan, wrapped in a chestnut-brown fringed shawl that wouldn’t have looked out of place in Sienna Miller’s fall wardrobe.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to the restaurant and bars, there’s a rooftop pool surrounded by sunny yellow fringed umbrellas, comfy daybeds, and a profusion of plants.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of fringed
Verb
  • My daughter happily colored images of the hotel’s then mascot, Buster the canine, while waiting for her avocado roll and edamame.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • There’s a woman’s smiling face on a wall in Cornelia, printed on aluminum, boldly colored enough to see from the amphitheater being built a block away in this northeast Georgia town.
    — Tiffany Davis, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • But Katzman’s enlarged conception of Alzheimer’s provided a similarly compelling foe.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Banijay was in Cannes last week unveiling its new look business following the All3 merger, which saw Banijay Group and RedBird IMI talking 50% stakes in an enlarged business that is now the largest independent producer in the world.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of enlarged
Adjective
  • Yellows, oranges and more cascaded throughout the dress, with sequined pieces elevating the look further.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Donna, meanwhile, paired her red jersey with a sequined black jacket with the Kansas City logo emblazoned on the back.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026
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