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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
It was layered and ruched with bows; printed with graphic sketching; dip-dyed to resemble a Rothko painting; and embroidered all over with crystals. — Scarlett Conlon, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 The house also embroidered a luxury train carriage's interior and cushions for the 2026 Brit Awards. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 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
  • But at least they’d be sat in waterproof, comfortable padded seats.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The demure kitten heel adds just the right lift that transitions effortlessly from day to night, while padded insoles provide all-day comfort.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of padded
Adjective
  • Visible Nike Air units are seen in the heel and forefoot as well as an embossed Swoosh and Public School New York logos.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Stylist Lorenzo Posocco paired the dress with embossed leather croc-print pumps, which were largely hidden under her long skirt.
    — KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of embossed
Verb
  • In a letter to Congress, the former employees say this betrays that the infrastructure problems are being exaggerated.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Reports of theater’s death have been exaggerated for generations.
    — Brian Beirne, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • Everyday Precious An embellished satin skirt, paired with a chunky knit, is a quintessentially Prada combo.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Dania mules, which retail for $2,100 and are also available in black, feature a round toe with four embellished straps that crisscross and overlap across the foot.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of embellished
Adjective
  • In Toronto, Cynthia Erivo opted for a fringed black-and-white Dior dress from the resort 2027 collection—the shaggier, fuller silhouette suggesting that fall’s sensibility for cozy dressing is officially here.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
  • At Ralph Lauren, the designer wrapped fringed scarves around the models to break up an all-white look or add a pop of color to the waistline.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of fringed
Verb
  • This blood orange–colored Porsche 911 is one of just 99 examples that have been reimagined by Singer Vehicle Design‘s DLS Turbo services.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Where a milk chocolate brown once kissed and colored her long, blended layers, a dark brown — almost black — shade now stood.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • His family later said his death was due to an enlarged heart coupled with aortic valve complications.
    — Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
  • According to the Mayo Clinic, finasteride is a prescription medication used to treat hair loss in men and an enlarged prostate.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 6 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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