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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Recent Examples of embroidering
Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
Hawley and a team of craftspeople worked across the globe embroidering, aging and tinting the costumes for the film.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Creators show off their embroidering techniques or favourite embroidered pieces, inspired by cartoons like Snoopy or Up.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
But by embroidering the drama of an American navigating Paris Fashion Week with stories of other women caught in the whirl, Winocour dilutes them all.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Promoting the preservation of centuries-old skills that have been passed down for generations—like Al-sadu (geometric embroidering) and Talli (hand-weaving)—the center offers educational workshops and training courses as well as daily artisan showcases.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Has Alec been embroidering the truth?
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
Hawley and a team of craftspeople worked across the globe embroidering, aging and tinting the costumes for the film.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Creators show off their embroidering techniques or favourite embroidered pieces, inspired by cartoons like Snoopy or Up.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
But by embroidering the drama of an American navigating Paris Fashion Week with stories of other women caught in the whirl, Winocour dilutes them all.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidering
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Statement denim pieces include cutout bootcut jeans with buckle detailing, palazzo jeans with tonal embroidery, a sleeveless mini dress, and a butterfly tank top—a subtle nod to Parton, who has long embraced butterflies as a personal symbol of beauty, freedom and nature.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The jacket Joe wore for their wedding ceremony was lined in red fabric with embroidery of the number eight, a traditionally auspicious figure.—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bosco’s attorneys argue Shaw was exaggerating the situation.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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One expert, however, testified for prosecutors that the defendant was malingering, or exaggerating his psychiatric issues and was not legally insane at the time.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Behind the private gates of Clos du Lac, where vineyards edge the winding roads, one hilltop estate overlooking Folsom Lake pulls off the Mediterranean spirit so seamlessly that comparisons to the Italian countryside don’t feel like exaggeration.—
David Caraccio
March 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Together, these individuals bedevil lawmakers with their flag-waving and their exaggerations about the alien problem.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The shop offers a full menu of services, including men's and children's haircuts, beard trims, lineups, shampooing, and hair coloring.—
Justin Adams,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The most common culprits include chemical treatments and exposure (think blow-drying, heat-styling, perming, keratin treatments, bleaching, and all types of hair coloring), drying or stripping hair products, and infrequent haircuts.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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The latter, a wry comedy of futile endeavor, was based on a story by Kiarostami, but Haghighi soon sought to shake off Kiarostami’s influence—and, even more, a prevailing caricature of Iranian cinema that Kiarostami’s style had given rise to.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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There will also be hands-on creative activities for people of all ages, including printmaking, henna and glitter tattoos, foam crafts, sand art, caricatures, and more.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested lifting sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea in a bid to lower oil prices – which might mean padding the war chest of a US enemy.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Egyptian immigrants Azzam and Samra Ahmed are padding their savings by performing for bots in their one-bedroom apartment in Pasadena.—
NILESH CHRISTOPHER LOS ANGELES TIMES,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Then get here a little early, jumps on the BOSU ball, stretching, taping, and trying to stay warm as long as possible.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just five minutes of mindful movement, like gentle stretching or a quick yoga flow, can help lower stress hormones and support your body’s natural anti-inflammatory defenses.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
26 Mar. 2026
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Many arias from the 1800s include repeated verses to give the singers the opportunity to show off their coloratura skills by embellishing the sections of the songs the second time around.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Like the pharaohs and emperors of antiquity, the president weaponizes the past to justify his present actions and future plans, omitting and embellishing events of yesteryear to fit a bellicose agenda.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Embroidering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidering. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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