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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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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
Conservators have warned that any transport risks tears, material loss and irreversible damage to the 950-year-old embroidery.
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Annika Erikson, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
With hints of Nashville and LA sprinkled throughout the shop, a KC native just opened a new boutique and embroidery bar in the Northland.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
This delicate piece features embroidery that recreates hair tentacles, like a macabre bride marrying the natural world to Surrealism.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
The Portuguese brought their prowess for embroidery and lacework to Goa, evident in the linens and pillows here.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
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Annika Erikson, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
With hints of Nashville and LA sprinkled throughout the shop, a KC native just opened a new boutique and embroidery bar in the Northland.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
This delicate piece features embroidery that recreates hair tentacles, like a macabre bride marrying the natural world to Surrealism.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
The Portuguese brought their prowess for embroidery and lacework to Goa, evident in the linens and pillows here.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidery
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Sewing, knitting, woodworking, needlework, and heritage techniques are being redefined as modern life skills, the report found.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Their relative newness to needlework hasn’t hindered business.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Each reiteration and exaggeration of Mary’s bad behavior is another civic stroke of the chisel that perfects the monumental Lincoln in our collective imagination.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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And half the conference isn't an exaggeration, considering Sankey's prior remarks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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In 1856, the body of what is thought to have been the first gorilla to reach Europe was purchased by a travel writer, taxidermist, and showman who transformed it into a bizarre caricature of Martin Luther—the facial expressions were supposed to be similar.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 2026
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The filmmaker also wanted to steer clear of caricatures on either side of the conflict.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Use a clean soap-dispenser pump to fill water balloons with a washable chalk-paint mixture (1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and a few drops of food coloring).—
Robin Westen,
Parents,
21 May 2026
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The festival is also family-friendly, with a Family Fun Zone featuring temporary tattoos and henna, kids’ coloring and art stations, face painting and photo ops and a chill zone with seating and snacks.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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The room is outfitted with a NordicTrack Treadmill, Peloton Bikeand a Forme Workout Mirror, as well as yoga mats for pre- or post-workout stretching.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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To add some movement to your day-to-day, consider walking, light stretching, or even active chores like gardening.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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As part of that package, Republicans included $1 billion for White House security enhancements, part of it connected to Trump’s ballroom.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The platform is built on large language model infrastructure and adapted for legal workflows through integrations, prompt engineering, and domain-specific enhancements.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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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
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Samsung operates 12 fabrication lines, employs over 260,000 people worldwide, and is investing $73 billion in semiconductor capex and R&D this year alone, the largest single-year chip investment by any company in history.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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The Gemert bike bridge vividly illustrates how digital fabrication can cut waste.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidery. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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