as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
Dad likes to embroider his fishing stories
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Recent Examples of embroider
The off-white dress perfectly matched the heels, as it was crafted from a delicate tulle fabric and embroidered with lace, with embellishments throughout.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
The Princess paired it with an evening clutch embroidered with a lily of the valley motif as well as the Lover’s Knot Tiara.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 July 2025
The design holds a bold Americana vibe with iconic symbols like Mount Rushmore, the Liberty Bell, and the White House embroidered over high-quality patent leather.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
The main event, however, was her veil, which was embroidered with colourful drawings from her children.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
The Princess paired it with an evening clutch embroidered with a lily of the valley motif as well as the Lover’s Knot Tiara.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 July 2025
The design holds a bold Americana vibe with iconic symbols like Mount Rushmore, the Liberty Bell, and the White House embroidered over high-quality patent leather.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
The main event, however, was her veil, which was embroidered with colourful drawings from her children.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroider
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Critics say the deal undervalued the golf course and exaggerated the benefits.—
Sarah Lapidus,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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Dissenting Justice Sonia Sotomayor did not exaggerate the consequences of the court’s 6-3 decision.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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And this time, our impact wasn’t padding packers or improving the bottom line but creating a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of struggling families.—
Rachelle Rutherford,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Over the span of about a half a day, the jailer said, 53 inmates used the glitch to pad their commissary accounts, which can be used to buy things like food items and toiletries and to fund phone calls and other communications with the outside world.—
Josh Wood,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 June 2025
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Finally, the third gallery room attempts to project a cooler, more verdant future with walls colored a serene green hue.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Another round of northern lights is expected to color the sky on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Space Weather Prediction Center's forecast.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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With their date falling on Independence Day, the Brit brought red white and blue cupcakes embellished with the date.—
Séraphine Roger,
Glamour,
5 July 2025
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The sleeveless minidress featured a body-con red leather design, embellished with a bevy of metallic rings forming interlinked horizontal stripes.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 July 2025
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“Embroider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroider. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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