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to add to the interest of by including made-up details
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Recent Examples of embroidered
Christina Holevas, Vogue, 27 June 2025
Brown, meanwhile, turned heads in an Annie's Ibiza metallic embroidered gown featuring a corset bodice and dramatic mermaid train.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Needless to say, Sabyasachi is a big proponent of a daring wardrobe, whether that means ditching the LBD cocktail standard for a fanciful embroidered look or setting a table with unexpected creative bravado.
—Bridget Foley, Town & Country, 28 Nov. 2022
The interior also sports signature quilting, along with embroidered Speed badging on the headrests and a Speed plaque in the treadplate.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2021
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
Take a short corseted number featuring black silk organza hand-embroidered with pearls, stones, sequins and rhinestones in tones of green.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
The necklace set would go equally well with the long sweetheart neckline bustier gown in white jacquard, or an outfit composed of a crisp white blouse in lightweight taffeta paired with a floor-length mermaid skirt embroidered in a half-moon motif.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
The sheer dress was embroidered with ornate detailing throughout.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
The final third was embroidered with bronze beaded fringe to create a dynamic tri-color look.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Grande’s ruby-red performance gown, meanwhile, was a bustier ball gown embroidered with over 150,000 beads, sequins, and Swarovski crystals, and finished with a flowing tulle train.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
The sheer dress was embroidered with ornate detailing throughout and featured a flowing silhouette and kaftan quality.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
For a personal touch, the wedding date and initials were embroidered onto McLaurin's tuxedo shirt cuffs.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Contrast feminine elements, like a lacy slip dress and embroidered ballerinas, with an oversized boyish button-up for a well-balanced look.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 27 June 2025
Brown, meanwhile, turned heads in an Annie's Ibiza metallic embroidered gown featuring a corset bodice and dramatic mermaid train.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Needless to say, Sabyasachi is a big proponent of a daring wardrobe, whether that means ditching the LBD cocktail standard for a fanciful embroidered look or setting a table with unexpected creative bravado.
—Bridget Foley, Town & Country, 28 Nov. 2022
The interior also sports signature quilting, along with embroidered Speed badging on the headrests and a Speed plaque in the treadplate.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2021
Adjective
The legs are left open, and the pairs are then embroidered, decorated and finished at Asta Resort’s embroidery studio also nearby.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
Take a short corseted number featuring black silk organza hand-embroidered with pearls, stones, sequins and rhinestones in tones of green.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
The necklace set would go equally well with the long sweetheart neckline bustier gown in white jacquard, or an outfit composed of a crisp white blouse in lightweight taffeta paired with a floor-length mermaid skirt embroidered in a half-moon motif.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
The sheer dress was embroidered with ornate detailing throughout.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
The final third was embroidered with bronze beaded fringe to create a dynamic tri-color look.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Grande’s ruby-red performance gown, meanwhile, was a bustier ball gown embroidered with over 150,000 beads, sequins, and Swarovski crystals, and finished with a flowing tulle train.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
The sheer dress was embroidered with ornate detailing throughout and featured a flowing silhouette and kaftan quality.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
For a personal touch, the wedding date and initials were embroidered onto McLaurin's tuxedo shirt cuffs.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidered
Adjective
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The set includes six 20-ounce tumbler mugs that feature an embossed design reminiscent of the classic, vintage mason jar style but with a modernized twist.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Hard rainfalls washed much of the green dust down into Lake Winnisquam, but some dug into the embossed wood grain in my decking.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Each of those more than 20,000 participants’ hotel payments may have unknowingly padded the bank accounts of the three Stars employees.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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Each of those more than 20,000 participants’ hotel payments may have unknowingly padded the bank accounts of the three Stars employees.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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Safavieh Collection Milan Fringe 9-foot Crank Outdoor Patio Umbrella The Safavieh Collection Milan Fringe 9-foot Crank Outdoor Patio Umbrella is another option at the mid-range price point that offers a stylish look with its fringed fabric.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Phoenix Raceway bag policy Phoenix Raceway's bag policy allows bags that are fully clear or colored clear plastic, vinyl or mesh.—
Ed Masley,
The Arizona Republic,
21 Dec. 2024
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Numbers and colored contours on a map are not sufficient and really never have been.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
19 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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After releasing sequined and suede styles of the Wales Bonner-original Karintha Lo in May, the award-winning designer revealed another version of the model at Paris Fashion Week.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
5 July 2025
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The couple took the stage dressed to the nines with Michael Trotter Jr. in an all-white bejeweled suit and white cowboy hat and Tanya Trotter in a floor-length sequined black dress with a white satin train.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Nearby is Nari Ward’s Swing (2010), a car tire embellished with shoe tips, shoe tongues, and a rope.—
Shantay Robinson,
ARTnews.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The sleeveless, ankle-length garment clung to her figure and was embellished with a design across her bust line.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Donned in their fancy (and very thick) bejeweled outfits, the group is introduced individually by their English names: guitarist/vocalist Sammy (Woosung), guitarist/vocalist Leo (Dojoon), bass player Jeff (Jaehyeong/Taegyeom), and drummer Dylan (Hajoon).—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Fashion report, please: There’s some real Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants–level magic going on here, because somehow the bejeweled gown meant for Meredith perfectly fits Izzie.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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On this song in particular, there’s both this seductive whisper and this exaggerated, bimbo breathiness.—
Reanna Cruz,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Sherry Coleman Collins, a food allergy dietitian and expert from the Atlanta metropolitan area, suggested the cautions about seed oils may be exaggerated, but did recommend choosing wisely.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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“Embroidered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidered. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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