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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
Olivia Munn attended the Erdem show during London Fashion Week in a long green leather trench coat with embroidery toward the bottom.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The beauty of cotton curtains lies in their versatility—the easy-to-handle material can be printed, support a variety of embroidery techniques, and adorned with trimmings to draw more attention to your windows.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Branded tote bags were also available for $45, and had a complimentary embroidery option for personalization.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Cameron creates oil paintings, embroidery and mixed media collages.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The beauty of cotton curtains lies in their versatility—the easy-to-handle material can be printed, support a variety of embroidery techniques, and adorned with trimmings to draw more attention to your windows.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Branded tote bags were also available for $45, and had a complimentary embroidery option for personalization.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Cameron creates oil paintings, embroidery and mixed media collages.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 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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The decision in Gardner’s favor could become a significant ruling for celebrities who use humor, exaggeration and sarcasm that some might find inappropriate when responding to strangers on social media platforms.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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What could have been a slapdash dish in lesser hands was, at the risk of exaggeration and without question, one of my favorite bites of the year.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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The characters are bright, marionette-like caricatures whom the author constructs and moves ostentatiously in full view of the reader, revealing his artistic devices with a sense of absurd, mischievous humor.—
Nelly Klos
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Here, Köhler avoids the temptation to make caricatures out of either the fiery journalists or the defensive cast and crew.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the program offers crowdfunding mentorship from Seed&Spark and coloring services from Nice Shoes.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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The vibrant coloring was cut in by a dark brown shade at her roots.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Small changes, such as taking short active breaks or incorporating stretching exercises, can make a significant difference.—
Jack McNamara,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Timelines in quantum computing, as in many technically challenging fields, have a habit of stretching.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Russ steals some latex molds from his movie makeup artist father and transforms himself into Chad with a shaggy wig, a mustache, buck teeth and chin, lip and nose enhancements.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The aesthetic adhered to the made-to-look effortless approach sweeping fashion season now, in which products are used for natural enhancements only, and hairstyling is kept to a minimum.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Variloom’s on-demand and on-site 3D print-to-shape fabrication system, for how soft goods and apparel are made, gives brands and suppliers the ability to design and produce customizable, recyclable fabrics in days instead of months, all while bringing the manufacturing closer to the consumer.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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Customers increasingly appreciate show pieces offered in multiple colors and fabrications, giving them a chance to personalize the runway look.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidery. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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