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 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
  • For Yard Act’s 2022 debut, The Overload, the quartet chiseled flamboyant caricatures of British life and portrayed their flawed country with an abrasive, punishing tone.
    Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
  • Modern aerospace power bears little resemblance to those caricatures.
    David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Art to me is a way to find beauty behind the lies and exaggerations.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • But the fastest swimming speed claims are almost certainly indefensible exaggerations.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • The ankle-length silhouette had a pointed collar and a button-down front, with small clusters of gold-toned and clear embellishments scattered throughout.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
  • When the boots are busy with embellishments or animal prints, stick to the basics.
    Drew Elovitz, InStyle, 28 July 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
  • Despite varied feedback, the significant number of security enhancements makes an immediate update highly recommended for all eligible users.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • While there have been some big technological and safety enhancements over the years, the NTT IndyCar has been using the same cars for nearly fifteen years.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

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“Embroideries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroideries. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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