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as in embroideries
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
that feature writer is sometimes guilty of padding, since his stories often contain colorful details that can't be verified
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddings
Noun
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Among the fillings are teriyaki chicken, tempura shrimp and shitake mushrooms.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025 -
While fillings and flavors vary, the tri-colored topping and tiny plastic baby remain steadfast.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The piece found some compelling competition in new styles that refreshingly expanded the Alanui lexicon, such as a white felted wool cardigan that came with handmade eyelet-like embroideries.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Nov. 2025
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In Italy, Antonio Marras combined rugged denim with delicate lace and embroideries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Assuming the stock price isn’t moving around sharply, this extra step and a little patience will be rewarded with better fills.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
26 Nov. 2025
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And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.—
K.J.S. “Sunny” Anand,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But that’s only fair, since wild exaggerations are exactly what music videos are all about.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
16 Nov. 2025
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Too often, these nations assume such threats are bluffs or exaggerations because their own logic struggles to grasp that someone would be so blatant.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Chamberlain also included a drawing of the girls in the group done on a paper tablecloth which included caricatures of Carpenter, Sandoval, Chamberlain and Sarah, as well as Carpenter's friend Amber Mark.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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In other words, the caricatures themselves created the conflict.—
Justin Angle,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Next, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings, texturizers and glue-like emulsifiers, ingredients are mixed, heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 Dec. 2025
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Many also contain colorings and flavorings.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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With the recent streak of celebrity confessions about going under the knife — from Kris Jenner breaking her silence on her viral facelift to her daughter Kylie Jenner then detailing her recent breast augmentation — the conversation around cosmetic enhancements has only gotten buzzier.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Additional announcements regarding the Easter weekend event, facility enhancements and future schedules will be released in the coming months, according to the release.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Irving’s Anta logo also appears here along with a few smaller embellishments and rears its head again on the tongue.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Not only might the clothing item be damaged, but the embellishments can get caught in the nooks and cranny of the dryer or snag other items.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Paddings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddings. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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