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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
The hotel flat sheet is made of cool, crisp percale and features a double row of satin stitch embroidery for a timeless look in any bedroom.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
This hallmark appears on everything from the beaded embroidery of the Salvator Bomber and graphic tees to the brand’s new shopping bags, marking a new era of JV.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Sometimes part of that was unraveled, sometimes somebody would add an embroidery over part of it, sometimes somebody would add just other kinds of elements to it, or add a frame or a way to display it.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Styles include the Western Startburst, a black leather strap with cream and gray embroidery; the calf hair Rodeo Ready band accented with studs; and the Saddle Stitched, a blue denim and brown leather band with contrast orange stitching.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
This hallmark appears on everything from the beaded embroidery of the Salvator Bomber and graphic tees to the brand’s new shopping bags, marking a new era of JV.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Sometimes part of that was unraveled, sometimes somebody would add an embroidery over part of it, sometimes somebody would add just other kinds of elements to it, or add a frame or a way to display it.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Styles include the Western Startburst, a black leather strap with cream and gray embroidery; the calf hair Rodeo Ready band accented with studs; and the Saddle Stitched, a blue denim and brown leather band with contrast orange stitching.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidery
Noun
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The history of needlework and women from prehistoric times onward is embedded in the scraps and pieces of fabric that have been preserved.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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In Pakistan particularly, and South Asia as a whole, scores of craftswomen are engaged in age-old hand embroidery and needlework techniques which have kept a number of ancient crafts alive.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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But to say — as some Panthers fans are doing these days — that he should immediately be traded or is a complete draft bust is an over-exaggeration.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Despite the mess in her apartment, the man, like everyone else in her life, brushes off her fears as the exaggerations of an overactive imagination.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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The characters are turning into caricatures — especially Martin Short’s Oliver Putnam.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Easy isn’t a caricature, even if the people and events around him increasingly feel that way.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gina Marie Bakery, based in Waterbury, announced the voluntary recall on September 10 over the potential undeclared presence of almonds, sesame and several food colorings—namely Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, bone structure, body proportions, fin shape, head shape, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Generally, the day begins with stretching and a light lift in the weight room.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Both groups showed less shrinkage than expected from previous research, possibly because even balance and stretching produces brain benefits.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Sep. 2025
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The murder charge includes enhancements that allege Miramontes committed a premeditated murder, used a gun in the crime and fired that weapon from inside a vehicle, according to the criminal complaint filed by the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Every detail in the darkest shadows and brightest highlights is retained and accentuated by HDR's enhancement of the dynamic range.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sheer fabrications have taken off this year, and these scarf-detail tops are an easy way to add interest and color all at once.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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This is reportedly the first quantum computer to be built using the standard complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) chip fabrication process which is the same transistor technology used in conventional computers.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidery. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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