embroidery

noun

im-ˈbrȯi-d(ə-)rē How to pronounce embroidery (audio)
Definition of embroiderynext
1
as in needlework
decorative stitching done on cloth with the use of a needle she's been able to turn her skill at embroidery into a second business selling decorative items

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2
as in exaggeration
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 embroidery Gulf News describes young people embracing sourdough baking alongside knitting, embroidery, gardening and sewing as part of grandmacore. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Popular craft ideas at craft cafe pop-ups include knitting, crochet, embroidery and ceramics, according to Financial Express, which describes younger consumers taking part in organized analog experiences. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Their trip began with a visit to see the 11th-century embroidery — currently on loan to Britain from France — which arrived in the UK in July after an absence of more than 900 years. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 For a mixed-media visual feast, pair Night Ride with Jillian Tamaki’s new picture book, Young Cat, Old Cat, which is illustrated in embroidery and appliqué. — Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embroidery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidery
  1. needlework
  2. exaggeration
  3. caricature
  4. coloring
  5. stretching
  6. enhancement
  7. embroidering
  8. fabrication
Noun
  • The walls are decorated with memories, paintings and artwork, like needlework from his wife that depicts cats in their leisure time.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Historians generally say the embroidery was produced by English women, whose needlework was admired throughout Europe and praised in Norman sources after the Conquest.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of needlework
Noun
  • The late Cincinnati Reds owner can be described as cheap, racist and antisemitic without fear of exaggeration.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • McCollough and Hernandez’s collection took accents from von Bonin’s work such as the exaggeration of size and the pops of color that feature in her work, which also often features plush animals.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of exaggeration
Noun
  • Jerry could easily be a caricature of a pretentious artiste stuck overseeing anonymous regional theater productions.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
  • There’s no outrageous violence or unpleasant caricatures, and the 157-minute runtime feels breezy.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of caricature
Noun
  • With a smooth white leather upper packed with perforations for breathability, the Sport Blue colorway gets its name from the coloring across the sneaker’s midsole and on its branding and details.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The lawsuit further alleged that Trader Joe’s put its crustless PB&Js peanut in packaging that too closely resembled the coloring of an Uncrustables box and featured a similar photograph of a sandwich with a bite taken out of one side.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of coloring
Noun
  • Before the Rams went through stretching exercises, Donald sat on a red exercise ball, taking in the scene and focusing his thoughts for the workout ahead.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Two to 3 inches of rain are possible in a corridor stretching from the Great Lakes into southern New England, though confidence is low on how far east the rain will travel.
    — Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stretching
Noun
  • Its onboard Neural Processing Unit (NPU) powers advanced AI workflows, intelligent search tools, and real-time camera enhancements without taxing system resources or battery life.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The jury also found true an enhancement for fleeing after committing a gross vehicular manslaughter and personally using a deadly weapon in the commission of the offense.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhancement
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, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of embroidering
Noun
  • Head-to-toe outfitting, curated monthly drops, sleep history and wearing-out fabrications resonated with our customers.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The agency covered a wide range of operations for the event, including managing logistics, fabrication, production duties and more.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of fabrication

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