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Recent Examples of embroidered
Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Die My Love nominee Jennifer Lawrence made jaws drop in a semi-sheer Givenchy by Sarah Burton dress with sequins and floral embroidery and an embroidered bomber jacket.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The black dress kept to the signature, body-hugging silhouette Jenner has come to love, with shimmering black sequin mesh that looked almost snake-like, and sheer embroidered side-paneling, delicate straps criss-crossing over the low back.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2026
However, upgraded details like a steamer, embroidered towels, and luxe robes are standard and make your stay even cozier.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Crafted from rigid denim with an allover floral garden print, the jacket ($150) features a faux leather collar, long sleeves and a full-zip front closure, while the matching jeans ($80) include a classic five-pocket design and an embroidered Met logo on the left leg.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Viewing the Rajpat palaces were, of course, a highlight, but so was purchasing an exquisite embroidered quilt in the labyrinthine, multi-story crafts shop down the street.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2025
The tweed wool jacket featured long puff sleeves and exaggerated shoulders with intricate embroidered detailing along the front.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
The embroidered panel involves a staggering 440,000 stitches.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
The Cotton Frise Knit Zip-Up Jacket is a deep brown sweater-like jacket with patches of both brands’ iconic logos on the front, and the subtle outline of a horse embroidered on the back.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2026
The star-and-teardrop print is embroidered, giving it a three-dimensional effect which accentuates the unique pattern.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
The dress was designed and embroidered by Vásquez in the style of the southern state of Oaxaca and sewn by Trujillo.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Dec. 2025
Each bag features the Trader Joe’s logo embroidered in red.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025
The outside of the headband piece and muffs are covered with suede leather trim that feels identical to that of my Ugg boots, and the brand’s logo is embroidered on each side in a subtle coordinating hue.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
It’ll be embroidered on throw pillows.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Her brand, The Loom Art, works with over 500 artisans to make apparel from handwoven or hand-embroidered fabrics found across India's small towns since 2018.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Floral lace details frame the bust and hem, while embroidered ribbon straps add a subtle decorative touch that requires a closer look to truly appreciate.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Die My Love nominee Jennifer Lawrence made jaws drop in a semi-sheer Givenchy by Sarah Burton dress with sequins and floral embroidery and an embroidered bomber jacket.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The black dress kept to the signature, body-hugging silhouette Jenner has come to love, with shimmering black sequin mesh that looked almost snake-like, and sheer embroidered side-paneling, delicate straps criss-crossing over the low back.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2026
However, upgraded details like a steamer, embroidered towels, and luxe robes are standard and make your stay even cozier.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Crafted from rigid denim with an allover floral garden print, the jacket ($150) features a faux leather collar, long sleeves and a full-zip front closure, while the matching jeans ($80) include a classic five-pocket design and an embroidered Met logo on the left leg.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Viewing the Rajpat palaces were, of course, a highlight, but so was purchasing an exquisite embroidered quilt in the labyrinthine, multi-story crafts shop down the street.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2025
The tweed wool jacket featured long puff sleeves and exaggerated shoulders with intricate embroidered detailing along the front.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
The embroidered panel involves a staggering 440,000 stitches.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Her 19th-century-style jacket was embroidered with a floral motif and was worn over a pair of light-wash straight jeans.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
The Cotton Frise Knit Zip-Up Jacket is a deep brown sweater-like jacket with patches of both brands’ iconic logos on the front, and the subtle outline of a horse embroidered on the back.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2026
The star-and-teardrop print is embroidered, giving it a three-dimensional effect which accentuates the unique pattern.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
The dress was designed and embroidered by Vásquez in the style of the southern state of Oaxaca and sewn by Trujillo.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Dec. 2025
Each bag features the Trader Joe’s logo embroidered in red.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025
The outside of the headband piece and muffs are covered with suede leather trim that feels identical to that of my Ugg boots, and the brand’s logo is embroidered on each side in a subtle coordinating hue.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
It’ll be embroidered on throw pillows.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Her brand, The Loom Art, works with over 500 artisans to make apparel from handwoven or hand-embroidered fabrics found across India's small towns since 2018.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidered
Adjective
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The padded pocket can accommodate a 15-inch laptop, and the exterior zip pocket provides an ideal place to hold chargers, a notebook, or other small essentials.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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In between corduroy suits and Fair Isle cardigans, the brand has zeroed in on padded vests as the key transitional piece to layer over the looks, conveying a sense of practicality without forgoing style.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The embossed texture and rich chocolate color of these Avec Les Filles pants give them a very luxe appearance when paired with a neutral turtleneck or classic sweater.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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The shoes were accessorized with a bow-tie accent and an embossed Tory Burch logo, both on the toe.—
Tara Larson,
Footwear News,
26 Dec. 2025
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In some cases, China has exaggerated its actual contributions, sowing mistrust about its agenda.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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On top of that, the lineup projects to be too left-handed at the moment, which would be further exaggerated by adding Bellinger back into the fold.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Blanco omitted a shirt under his black suit but wore a dazzling silver necklace and coordinating embellished loafers.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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On the red carpet, celebrities like Jennifer Garner and Ayo Edebiri glowed in shimmering, embellished ensembles; on stage, meanwhile, comedian Nikki Glaser reprised her hosting duties for the second year in a row.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The column dress by Dilara Findikoglu featured an embellished collar, fringed cap sleeves, and open sides that ended with a low-cut whale tail detail in the back.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Consider swapping your night-out bag for a fringed style this year.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Novelty cases, chains, and charms that are oversized, brightly colored, and sometimes deliberately impractical have become a visible outlet for self-expression.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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John Polga-Hecimovich, a Latin America expert at the United States Naval Academy, said emigration from Venezuela to neighboring countries in recent years has colored many people’s views of leftist politics in general and Chavismo in particular.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Other features include an entrance plaza, a new seventy-four-seat forum, an enlarged seventh-floor sky room, and three new elevators, to improve circulation.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Jan. 2026
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King Charles had been getting treatment after being diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer, which was detected in tests after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace said in February 2024.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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For the MoMA garden party in 2016, Robyn opted for a sequined ‘70s style jumpsuit by designer Michael Halpern in which one leg was a different pattern to the rest of the piece.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Vergara embraced a monochromatic color palette, adding a low-rise sequined maxi skirt that glittered from every angle, per photos shared by Soare.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Embroidered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidered. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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