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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 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 Large flower arrangements lie on the pile of earth; a traditional embroidered cloth drapes over the cross. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
Despite the rebuild and expansion of the brand’s ready-to-wear network, Lantink still sent out numerous silhouettes featuring the iconic cone bras and a skirt embroidered with loud bells, alongside other couture-like pieces. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 The blue, orange and silver belt with Empower Field embroidered on it, is passed out by the coaching staff each week. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 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
  • No one made a shacket like Brunello; no one built a padded vest or an indoor coat like him, either.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This one can be rearranged to suit nearly any layout, and has extra cushioning in the padded backrests and armrests for cozy lounging.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of padded
Adjective
  • Related Stories Matieres Fecales brought a reptilian vibe to denim with croc-embossed skinny jeans, ripped jeans and denim jackets—all with a glossy clear coating.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 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
  • Standard laboratory models greatly exaggerated the actual performance of liquid thermogalvanic cells.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The teachers union, United Teachers Los Angeles, in a memo to school board members, presented a counter interpretation and said the state team exaggerated the crisis and was implicitly faulting justified wage increases.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • Celebrities have been sporting playful and embellished shoes during the spring 2027 Fashion Month circuit.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 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
  • And there was real summer energy throughout, from Bottega’s floor-sweeping fringed straw bag and tie-up sandals to Aquazzura’s florals and raffia.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Adam Lambert strutted on stage in a studded and fringed leather jacket and proceeded to do the late Wham!
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of fringed
Verb
  • And 1014 Gallery’s show of Vincent Wechselberger’s handprints, documenting the hedonism and tenderness that have colored a decade of the photographer’s life in Berlin, is reason enough for a Dalston detour.
    — Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • People’s responses were also colored by everyone suddenly having lawyers and managers and agents, wives, husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends, friends.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • Each lancet carries a flexible valve that moves within an enlarged chamber, or bulb, where venom collects before being expelled.
    — Mike McRae October 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
  • His family later said his death was due to an enlarged heart coupled with aortic valve complications.
    — Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of enlarged
Adjective
  • His snout looks a bit like a sequined fabric, and his whiskers are brilliantly colored.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Teyana Taylor dressed up in a sequined twist on a Canadian tuxedo with a look hailing from the Chanel cruise 2027 show.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
Definition of sequined

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“Embroidered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidered. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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