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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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Their cake included alternating vanilla and chocolate layers with fillings of cannoli and chocolate pot de créme.
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Egg rolls have thicker wrappers with hearty fillings like pork or chicken; they are fried and served with various dipping sauces.
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Across the 2026 and 2027 bridal collections, there’s been a notable emphasis on intricate savoir-faire, with designers embracing the charm of handmade workmanship, including delicate weaves, openwork textures, and crochet-effect embroideries as couture-level details.
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Vogue points to bold and bright sneakers for spring, plus those with details like sequins and floral embroideries, among other trends.
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Its three-in-one design is a huge win for people like adjustable pillows but don't want to store leftover fills or inserts.
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Peart’s unusual – but iconic – drum fills and tempo changes are perhaps the most complicated in the rock ‘n’ roll canon.
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But the fastest swimming speed claims are almost certainly indefensible exaggerations.
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Historians, strategists, and analysts are brought in to give some context, particularly for the question of how much these impressions influence voters — do these performances merge with their targets’ public personas, turning comic exaggerations into liabilities?
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And the thing about caricatures?
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Too often, caricatures are deployed to justify unfair and unjust treatment.
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Shen wondered whether there was a random model that could produce clique-free colorings more efficiently than Erdős’ approach.
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Its nostalgic pink look is certainly a throwback to streetside cotton candy machines, but this time, the shade comes entirely from vegetable colorings and turmeric, rather than artificial colors.
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The charges of assault with a firearm included enhancements for a using a gun in the crime.
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The vast majority, about $59 billion, is earmarked for farm safety-net enhancements.
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Some dresses don't need sparkles or embellishments to stand out, and this satin style is proof.
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Finally, washing clothes that have beading or other embellishments, including delicate buttons, inside out will protect against damage.
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“Paddings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddings. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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