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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 embroidered face is a happy and friendly expression that features an open smile to show off its sharp shark teeth. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 The seats done up in Nero Ade leather with contrasting Corsa Tex with Bronzo Oreadi accents and feature embroidered headrests. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
Verb
Instead, his navy jersey, meticulously embroidered with a white number 16 hangs unfettered with his unworn Bears helmet resting on a shelf above. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 First, a silky pink thong embroidered with flowers followed by an oversized dusty-pink graphic T-shirt sans bra, and black-and-white striped drawstring pants. — Literary Hub, 21 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
  • One of the organization’s products is a padded box containing a foam insert.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
  • During a joint practice that year with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Campbell accidentally took down running back JaMycal Hasty in a non-padded practice.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 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
  • Reports of theater’s death have been exaggerated for generations.
    — Brian Beirne, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Most conversations about hiring trust start and end with catching who exaggerated.
    — Houman Akhavan, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • Zendaya—who was nominated for best actress in a drama series for her role in Euphoria’s final season—wore a sheer, highly embellished Prada dress with a theatrical plunging neckline and train.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 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
  • 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
  • Save to wishlist Evening Textures While a statement top like this fringed vest draws the eye immediately to the rack, the rich black velvet silhouettes in the collection should not go unnoticed.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of fringed
Verb
  • Night after night, on every channel, Americans watched the same map, colored the same way.
    — Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026
  • His snout looks a bit like a sequined fabric, and his whiskers are brilliantly colored.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • 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
  • One enlarged version consumed 120 watts while producing 42 milliliters of water per minute.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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