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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
Kloss, who is just coming off partying with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at their Madison Square Garden wedding in New York City, modeled one of the more tame looks in the collection – which included latex tentacles and massive, embroidered spikes. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 6 July 2026 These jeans have a cheeky, embroidered red cowboy boot on the back pocket. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026
Verb
The color palette was dominated by yellows and blues, and the furnishings were plush and heavily embroidered. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026 Cox, who’s been vacationing with Aniston and her boyfriend Jim Curtis off the coast of Mallorca, looked radiant in a white slip dress embroidered with floral designs. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Aug. 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
  • This Quince pair is crafted from full-grain Italian leather, has a padded Ortholite insole for support, and a flexible outsole for comfort in every stride.
    — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh off a light workout, the Kansas City Chiefs returned to a padded practice Friday for Day 9 of training camp.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of padded
Adjective
  • 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
  • The pad also has an embossed side for mild physical exfoliation, as well as a silky side that helps press the formula into skin.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 July 2026
Definition of embossed
Verb
  • The midsole is exaggerated through the arch with a curve that gives the shoe’s profile a sporty, almost avant-garde line while a clip at the arch holds the foam structure in place.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But on cross-examination, Richards said Colt had exaggerated his mental health symptoms and made things up to try to get a more serious diagnosis.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • The black and off-white shoes accompanied black leather pants, a black top and an embellished off-white jacket.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • The variations of embellished mini dresses, column gowns and pant suits on the runways this season served as proof.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of embellished
Adjective
  • For the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, Grande embraced high-fashion drama in a Dior Haute Couture gown featuring delicate floral appliqués, a sculptural cage silhouette, and a fringed hem.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • The outfit — which is part of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s first couture collection for the Italian brand, per WWD — consisted of a sheer sleeveless vest embellished in silver and platinum metal and finished with a fringed hemline.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of fringed
Verb
  • As for the other colors, the chance of finding a red lobster is 1 in 10 million, split-colored is 1 in 50 million, and albino is and cotton candy are 1 in 100 million.
    — Sara Hashemi, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
  • It is sold as an ecru denim, and when customers piece dye the jean, only the warp is colored.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • The Bercut Drive terminus will end in an enlarged cul-de-sac to service SacRT buses and large group vehicles visiting the Railyards.
    — Vince Basada July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • Not least when their players have generally had to spend even longer away than usual due to the enlarged tournament, and in often soaring temperatures too.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 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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