as in caricatures
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
it's doubtful that she ever told an anecdote without considerable embroidery
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Recent Examples of embroideries
Vogue points to bold and bright sneakers for spring, plus those with details like sequins and floral embroideries, among other trends.
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Claire Peltier, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Knit tops with coordinating embroideries complemented most denim collections.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
The sheer richness of the fashion, meanwhile, compels viewers to step up closely to admire the artistry of the stitches and richness of the embroideries, and that’s precisely the point, because ultimately this is a celebration of the art of Italian handcraft.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
In addition to featuring intricate lacework, some pieces stand out for being crafted from chiffon and fluid satins, being punctuated by tiny floral embroideries and cascading daisy embellishments or simply for their buttery hues that add to the classic black and white propositions.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
In fact, the outing displayed an exploration of embellishment for Hudson as several styles featured intricate embroideries.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Claire Peltier, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Knit tops with coordinating embroideries complemented most denim collections.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
The sheer richness of the fashion, meanwhile, compels viewers to step up closely to admire the artistry of the stitches and richness of the embroideries, and that’s precisely the point, because ultimately this is a celebration of the art of Italian handcraft.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
In addition to featuring intricate lacework, some pieces stand out for being crafted from chiffon and fluid satins, being punctuated by tiny floral embroideries and cascading daisy embellishments or simply for their buttery hues that add to the classic black and white propositions.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
In fact, the outing displayed an exploration of embellishment for Hudson as several styles featured intricate embroideries.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroideries
Noun
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The ants that animators once morphed into googly-eyed caricatures in films such as A Bug’s Life and Antz just received a meticulously precise anatomical reboot.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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The bulk of Dropout’s involvement plot-wise came down to the cast doing caricatures of their comedic selves on the set and during a police lineup, and Reich being inadvertently responsible for the robbery in question via a bad attempt at insurance fraud.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Chan also claimed to have ties to Asian gangs, at one point asked Kim to help him get rid of a body and spoke about killing other students, which Chan came to see as lies or exaggerations.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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Who knew what other wild exaggerations Wise had chosen to believe?—
Nicholas Lemann,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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These are not creative embellishments of personality.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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These are not creative embellishments of personality.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over-micing of the looming Tim the Enchanter, against a psychedelic overboil of bright, surreal colorings on the screens, washed out much of the scene below.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Next, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings, texturizers and glue-like emulsifiers, ingredients are mixed, heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Quintana pleaded guilty in April 2019 to assault with a firearm with sentencing enhancements for gang activity and the personal use of a gun.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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Australian swimmer James Magnussen won't be taking the same enhancements as, say, a powerlifter.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Embroideries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroideries. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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