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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
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Kawar has devoted much of her life to documenting, collecting, and showcasing embroidered clothing, jewellery, and objects of daily life from settlements across West Asia.
—News Desk, Artforum, 16 June 2026
At '47 Brand, score 2026 NBA champions gear like a new drop of the brand's Clean Up hats, which have a relaxed fit, adjustable back and embroidered logos.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Lace and embroidered fabrications give a naked dress a light layer of romance without weighing the look down.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
The lightweight material takes up barely any suitcase space, and the embroidered hem elevates this simple silhouette into something special.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Goods include embroidered clothing, handmade textiles, local foods, homemade wine, herbal medicines and farm animals.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Odessa A'zion's custom Valentino look featured a floral bra, bustier and matching cape detailed with sequin and embroidered flowers.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discarded.
—Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Her second look of the night was a plunging, lemon yellow Oscar de la Renta gown, which was floor-length, sleeveless, and embroidered with flowers.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 10 June 2026
The latter is crafted from French netting and hand-embroidered crystal pearls that delicately frame the face for a special touch.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 2026
As always, a matching Trader Joe's logo is embroidered in the center of each bag's pocket.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
Other works include wearable pieces that are embroidered and feature patchwork to reflect the artist’s culture and heritage, sculptures made of textiles, a fabric book, puppets and more.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Hats were given out, and by the time the dessert came, complete with cocktail napkins with the Chanel logo embroidered in Knicks colors, the dinner had turned into a full-on watch party.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
And now, Karl-Anthony Towns' fiancée, Jordyn Woods, has his number embroidered on her blue and orange panties.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Adjective
The hat designer paired the heels with a bright pink embroidered dress featuring a tiered neckline and hem.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Kawar has devoted much of her life to documenting, collecting, and showcasing embroidered clothing, jewellery, and objects of daily life from settlements across West Asia.
—News Desk, Artforum, 16 June 2026
At '47 Brand, score 2026 NBA champions gear like a new drop of the brand's Clean Up hats, which have a relaxed fit, adjustable back and embroidered logos.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Lace and embroidered fabrications give a naked dress a light layer of romance without weighing the look down.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
The lightweight material takes up barely any suitcase space, and the embroidered hem elevates this simple silhouette into something special.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Goods include embroidered clothing, handmade textiles, local foods, homemade wine, herbal medicines and farm animals.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Odessa A'zion's custom Valentino look featured a floral bra, bustier and matching cape detailed with sequin and embroidered flowers.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Verb
Another has a dress embroidered with Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari on it — she is stopped frequently by attendees wanting to get a picture.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discarded.
—Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Her second look of the night was a plunging, lemon yellow Oscar de la Renta gown, which was floor-length, sleeveless, and embroidered with flowers.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 10 June 2026
The latter is crafted from French netting and hand-embroidered crystal pearls that delicately frame the face for a special touch.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 2026
As always, a matching Trader Joe's logo is embroidered in the center of each bag's pocket.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
Other works include wearable pieces that are embroidered and feature patchwork to reflect the artist’s culture and heritage, sculptures made of textiles, a fabric book, puppets and more.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Hats were given out, and by the time the dessert came, complete with cocktail napkins with the Chanel logo embroidered in Knicks colors, the dinner had turned into a full-on watch party.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
And now, Karl-Anthony Towns' fiancée, Jordyn Woods, has his number embroidered on her blue and orange panties.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidered
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The pressure reading the eye chart Few things get my heart racing like racing to sit in that weird padded chair at one end of the room while trying to read small letters off of a mirror at the other end of the room.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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The Princess of Wales‘ bespoke ensemble by the British designer included an off-white, satin coat dress with short lapels and padded buttons down the front.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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Even its embossed gold letters were written in a vaguely medieval script.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Holmes wore Malone Souliers’ Koko, a 45mm thong mule made in embossed calfskin leather with a basket-like texture.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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The discrepancy was spotted by Reuters, which claims that data Tesla gave to authorities in Sweden and the Netherlands grossly exaggerated the safety record of FSD in the United States.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
17 June 2026
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Replay shows the defender never made meaningful contact and the offensive player overly-exaggerated the contact (flopped).—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Tiers of lace, an embellished party jacket, and a sense of bohemian ease made the Olsen twins' 2017 Met Gala appearance one for the books.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Along with the abyssal green dress, Union wore embellished leather sandal heels courtesy of Miu Miu for an extra dose of summer style.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Try layering fringed crystals over a simple top to add an extra layer of sparkle to your outfit.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Its seven sweeping residences are accented with blues and fringed curtains, stretching the width of the island’s sandbank with plenty of privacy.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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On a patch of asphalt that had been colored with chalk to look like a rainbow in honor of Pride, a breakdancer spun for a cheering crowd and an associate who filmed the performance.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Because the n vertices of the area can be colored by three colors, at most, n/3 guards are needed.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Everyone wears white, and an enlarged portrait of Paul sits on an easel overlooking the quad.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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But during a routine 6-month-old pediatric appointment, an enlarged liver prompted additional testing that ultimately changed the course of their lives.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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At the 2004 premiere of The Incredibles, the New Jersey native wore an all-pink look consisting of a camo-print skirt, pastel jacket, calf-high bow-front boots and a sequined purse, all topped with a furry stole.—
Tanisha Bhat,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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For her May 30 match against Iva Jovic, the tennis star shone from every angle in a sequined dress and a matching reflective jacket featuring a divisive peplum design.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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“Embroidered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidered. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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