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to add to the interest of by including made-up details
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Recent Examples of embroidered
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Kate Flannery wears an embroidered gown to the Normal premiere with Mary Lynn Rajskub in Los Angeles on April 15.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
So, too, was Rita Ora's; the singer donned an embroidered naked dress for the event complete with a giant black bow and a massive hat covered in black feathers.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
His services are not limited to jeans; Friedberg is working with brands on leather, denim, silk, hand beaded and embroidered blouses, sweater knits and more.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2026
Snag Loft’s whimsical embroidered floral option on sale that celebrates spring blooms, or embrace vintage edge with this boyfriend-cut Levi’s 90s Trucker Jacket.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Rose Byrne stunned in a strapless black mermaid Dior gown that featured delicate embroidered floral appliqués with shimmering beadwork running diagonally across the bodice and down the skirt, which flowed into a train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
On display are intimate personal effects—embroidered blouses, combs, hand mirrors—alongside patriarch Guillermo Kahlo’s extensive photography.
—Theo Lee, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Small, independent merchants don’t offer the bric-a-brac of Christmas baubles of embroidered kilts found in nearby (and more touristy) Pitlochry, but instead opt for used books at The Birnam Reader, artisanal cheeses and baked goods at Aran Bakery, and small-batch gin at LÒN.
—Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Many people waiting were dressed nicely, in sweaters embroidered with pearls and dress slacks.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Mark & Graham’s bespoke pillow covers can be embroidered with monograms, names and dates, commemorating weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
The Sheer Maxi Dress Consider this Chanel dress, embroidered with floral appliqués that distract the eye from the body beneath, as proof that nearly sheer dresses needn’t amount to impropriety.
—Chloé Versabeau, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Kennard, wearing a white polo shirt with LeBron James’ name embroidered on his shirt, is smiling wide at the LeBron James Skills Academy in Las Vegas.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
The $50 top features a small, red stiletto with the franchise's pitchfork heel embroidered on the chest.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Photos of the clothing items were shown to the jury, including the blue jeans, which were embroidered with pink flowers on the front pockets.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors discussed the pants Athena wore when she was abducted; Ashley Strand identified them positively, a pair of blue jeans with flowers embroidered on them.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Additionally, the set arrives in an elegant box and is complemented by a stylish and embroidered pocket carrying case as well as a matching keychain.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Kate Flannery wears an embroidered gown to the Normal premiere with Mary Lynn Rajskub in Los Angeles on April 15.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
So, too, was Rita Ora's; the singer donned an embroidered naked dress for the event complete with a giant black bow and a massive hat covered in black feathers.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
His services are not limited to jeans; Friedberg is working with brands on leather, denim, silk, hand beaded and embroidered blouses, sweater knits and more.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2026
Snag Loft’s whimsical embroidered floral option on sale that celebrates spring blooms, or embrace vintage edge with this boyfriend-cut Levi’s 90s Trucker Jacket.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Rose Byrne stunned in a strapless black mermaid Dior gown that featured delicate embroidered floral appliqués with shimmering beadwork running diagonally across the bodice and down the skirt, which flowed into a train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
On display are intimate personal effects—embroidered blouses, combs, hand mirrors—alongside patriarch Guillermo Kahlo’s extensive photography.
—Theo Lee, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Small, independent merchants don’t offer the bric-a-brac of Christmas baubles of embroidered kilts found in nearby (and more touristy) Pitlochry, but instead opt for used books at The Birnam Reader, artisanal cheeses and baked goods at Aran Bakery, and small-batch gin at LÒN.
—Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
The striped blouse is embroidered with small red hearts, and the collar has a scalloped edge with matching trim for a charming touch.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Many people waiting were dressed nicely, in sweaters embroidered with pearls and dress slacks.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Mark & Graham’s bespoke pillow covers can be embroidered with monograms, names and dates, commemorating weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
The Sheer Maxi Dress Consider this Chanel dress, embroidered with floral appliqués that distract the eye from the body beneath, as proof that nearly sheer dresses needn’t amount to impropriety.
—Chloé Versabeau, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Kennard, wearing a white polo shirt with LeBron James’ name embroidered on his shirt, is smiling wide at the LeBron James Skills Academy in Las Vegas.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
The $50 top features a small, red stiletto with the franchise's pitchfork heel embroidered on the chest.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Photos of the clothing items were shown to the jury, including the blue jeans, which were embroidered with pink flowers on the front pockets.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors discussed the pants Athena wore when she was abducted; Ashley Strand identified them positively, a pair of blue jeans with flowers embroidered on them.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidered
Adjective
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The blue padded insole is hot-stamped with the house’s signature in gold.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Suspect Cole Tomas Allen was confined to a padded cell with constant lighting and repeatedly strip-searched; the judge noted the jail houses convicted killers without such restrictions.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s the front door intercom panel, a pair of embossed leather club chairs and, fatefully, Mr Big’s Peloton water bottle.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bring a bit of springtime joy into your kitchen with this braiser that features an embossed petal design on the lid that's inspired by the French anemone flower.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Goldman Sachs’ David Mericle suggests this reading has perhaps been exaggerated.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hanks rejected that argument, finding the remarks were exaggerated rather than defamatory.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Silk, velvet, wool blends, and heavily lined or embellished curtains, however, are better off with professional dry cleaning.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
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Similar to Cashmere garments, Dills recommends treating your embellished items like a luxury item since hotter temperatures can ruin these pieces.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Police video showed the nun bruised and the attacker wearing tzitzit, a fringed undergarment worn by some observant Jewish men.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The neutral color adds an effortlessly polished touch, while the waffle texture and fringed edges bring subtle charm.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lower half of his leg was darkly colored, indicating bleeding under his skin.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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On the paths between gravestones are colored footprints, as if left by cartoon characters.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Reportedly, this expansion is supported by hardware upgrades, including a more powerful, multi-stage Long March 5B rocket with an enlarged payload fairing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Buckingham Palace announced in February 2024 that Charles had a form of cancer, discovered after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His widow, Erika Kirk, was at this weekend’s dinner, visibly distraught as she was escorted out in her sequined cream dress.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2026
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Holmes’ cashmere Khaite bra and bralette moment, which went unexpectedly viral seven years ago, received a red-carpet update this time around, with a white button-down styled off the shoulder, peekaboo strap, and a sequined charcoal skirt.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Embroidered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidered. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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