as in exaggerates
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
Dad likes to embroider his fishing stories
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Dehydration exaggerates creases and makes skin look less supple.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Dehydration exaggerates creases and gives skin a texture that emphasizes lines.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Talk to me a little bit about how Santos’ own experience with addiction and self-harm colors her relationship with Langdon.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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Which colors merit entries in the dictionary?—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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And although this recipe embellishes the gourd with sautéed mushrooms, the roasted squash is also delectable all by itself.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Embroiders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroiders. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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