embroideries

plural of embroidery
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 Her scrolled embroideries have since been described as tirades, rants, and screeds—no horses or cables, just the language pummeling the eye. Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 Her own granddaughter's baptism dress included embroideries copied from that dress. ABC News, 30 June 2026 Whimsical elements come through in Anna Sui’s mixed media appliqués and ruffle trims on jeans and denim skirts, Chanel’s denim coordinates covered in clear sequins, Kenzo’s sets decorated with flower embroideries and Stella McCartney’s jeans with carnival stripes. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 Across the 2026 and 2027 bridal collections, there’s been a notable emphasis on intricate savoir-faire, with designers embracing the charm of handmade workmanship, including delicate weaves, openwork textures, and crochet-effect embroideries as couture-level details. Laura Tortora, Vogue, 29 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroideries
Noun
  • King managed to take the suffocating history of the Indian — the treaties, the massacres, the Hollywood caricatures — and turn it into something conversational, even funny.
    Tommy Orange, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Retailer Target pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its shelves Monday after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures.
    Nancy Jiang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Distracting from real issues These conspiracy theories are more than exaggerations for a broader audience.
    Aaron Coy Moulton, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Art to me is a way to find beauty behind the lies and exaggerations.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • Her off-the-shoulder dress was covered in intricate pearl embellishments and featured a sheer illusion neckline.
    Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The collection was heavy on embellishments, with embroidery, crystals, bows, pearls and sequins decorating miniskirts, capri pants, jackets and more.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Shen wondered whether there was a random model that could produce clique-free colorings more efficiently than Erdős’ approach.
    Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2026
  • Its nostalgic pink look is certainly a throwback to streetside cotton candy machines, but this time, the shade comes entirely from vegetable colorings and turmeric, rather than artificial colors.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Zero Company relishes the quiet moments where your characters get to bond, translating those bonds directly into gameplay enhancements and skills in battle.
    Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The game will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with PS5 Pro enhancements and Xbox Play Anywhere.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Embroideries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroideries. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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