as in embroidery
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
with considerable embroidering the owners of the bed-and-breakfast have turned a few odd incidents into a full-blown legend of ghostly apparitions
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as in exaggerating
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
Dad likes to embroider his fishing stories
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Noun
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Printed silk shirts, wide lapels, embroidery, sharply tailored jeans and patchwork denim captured the mood.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 June 2025 -
The knit top displays gorgeous detailing, including ruffles around the pointed collars and delicate embroidery down the front, and it’s made from a largely cotton blend that will remain in great condition well past this season.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
Noun
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No exaggeration, this is one of the most thrillingly diverse and culturally vibrant capitals on Earth.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
24 June 2025
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Studio Ghibli’s prestigious reputation consists of truths and exaggerations.—
Ryan Gaur,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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But a lot of the Biden diehards will be people from his inner circle, coloring his legacy going forward.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
30 Dec. 2024
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The entire halftime show featured white costumes and coloring, along with a ton of country hits.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Entertainment included two balloon artists from Krys Kreations, two strolling caricature artists from Draw the Crowd and Polynesian and Hawaiian music performed by the Stanley Family Trio from Center for World Music.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
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At a time when transgender people are under attack on many fronts, both the lack of representation and offensive caricatures of trans people cause real harm.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
11 June 2025
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“Embroidering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidering. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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