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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
Trendalytics’ data shows that embroidered shorts are up 88 percent among key influencers. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Uzbek fans have reveled in the chance to showcase their country and culture, staying behind long after the matches ended to pose for photos as steppe warriors, give away the country's ubiquitous embroidered duppy skullcaps, or just joyously dance to drums. — Charles Maynes, NPR, 27 June 2026
Verb
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 The singer and actress arrived in a sculptural ivory jacket embroidered with crystals and cinched with an oversized black bow, paired with a fully beaded fringe skirt from the spring 2025 couture collection. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 July 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
  • Wasting no time, the students adorned their white padded uniforms.
    — Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • The exterior features a locking zippered pocket for easy access to essentials, while the main compartment includes RFID-blocking card and passport slots as well as a padded tablet sleeve.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of padded
Adjective
  • An embossed pattern creates subtle dimension without making the bed look too busy, while the stitch-free design keeps the fabric feeling smooth and lightweight.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Even its embossed gold letters were written in a vaguely medieval script.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Definition of embossed
Verb
  • 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
  • Emma Wager, senior policy analyst for the program on the ACA at KFF, said there is fraud in the ACA marketplace, but the scale described by the federal government may be exaggerated.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • Hathaway glowed in an embellished Marc by Marc Jacobs mini dress and Miu Miu platform heels, per the HuffPost.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Khaite’s pretty designs are paramount, and Zara’s embellished shoes are a charming yet affordable alternative.
    — Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Definition of embellished
Adjective
  • Gomez's body-hugging dress was covered in sparkles and draped into a fringed hemline at her feet.
    — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026
Definition of fringed
Verb
  • The long and wide lobby has white and cream colored, curved sofas.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Eggs of the parasite need to be colored with a special dye and identified under a microscope to confirm infection.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 July 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • That starts right up front with a full makeover that pairs a simplified bumper with a set of enlarged LED headlights.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 June 2026
  • According to the release, the medical director allegedly signed off on one patient's test results as normal, despite indications that the patient had an enlarged heart.
    — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Definition of enlarged
Adjective
  • 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
  • Eternal valor is on the line, along with cash prizes and a sequined belt.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026
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