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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The same prime minister who exaggerates his power is also fine with being portrayed as the patsy of more influential actors.—
Aluf Benn,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Nov. 2025 -
Tainy’s Prometheus — is portrayed by Feid, dressed in an oversized leather coat and lit in a manner that exaggerates his grills in an eerie way.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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General Daily Insight for January 04, 2026 Warm confidence colors our choices and conversations.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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That just colors everything so differently.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Nov. 2025
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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 27 Jan. 2026.
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