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 cape of Jones’ look alone took more than six months to embroider.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
To further personalize it, add their favorite quote to one of the patches by embroidering or printing onto an inkjet fabric sheet.
19 Beginner Sewing Projects and DIY Crafts to Try This Weekend
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—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
The space was set up as a fashion studio with workers in white coats doing fittings on models, embroidering on fabric, and explaining the design to Middleton, who opted for an olive green patch pocket blazer with matching trousers by Victoria Beckham for the occasion.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Customers come to their London studio for fittings, and clients’ bespoke garments are embroidered with their names as well as the item number.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 13 May 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
To further personalize it, add their favorite quote to one of the patches by embroidering or printing onto an inkjet fabric sheet.
19 Beginner Sewing Projects and DIY Crafts to Try This Weekend
5.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
The space was set up as a fashion studio with workers in white coats doing fittings on models, embroidering on fabric, and explaining the design to Middleton, who opted for an olive green patch pocket blazer with matching trousers by Victoria Beckham for the occasion.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Customers come to their London studio for fittings, and clients’ bespoke garments are embroidered with their names as well as the item number.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroider
Verb
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In high-stakes projects, leaders may downplay their employees’ efforts and exaggerate their mistakes.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Kehinde’s lawyer argued that the girl lied or exaggerated many of her claims.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The Twins padded Buxton's contract with various performance bonuses based on plate appearances and awards.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Adames padded that lead in the fifth inning with the 155th home run of his career, a two-run shot that barely cleared the left-field fence and extended the Giants’ lead to 6-3.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Bear in mind, this is coming from someone who’s worked as a professional journalist since before iPhones existed, so my perspective is not only colored by my experience as a writer but also from having tried out a slew of different apps in an effort to find an X replacement.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Leading the lineup is the Dragon Flame-Grilled Whopper, a fiery twist on the classic, stacked with crispy bacon, cheese, fresh veggies and classic condiments, all served on a red-and-orange-marbled bun colored with natural spices and veggies.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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At the time, the jewel nicely linked with her Dior gown, combining a structured strapless black velvet bodice and a pink satin skirt, embellished with a bow on the front and a train.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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For the occasion, Plaza dazzled in a full-length, nude, sleeveless dress embellished with gems, with the head-turning sheer ensemble revealing a matching corset underneath.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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“Embroider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroider. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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