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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
This meticulous attention to detail is a hallmark of Indian artisanship, seen in the intricate embroidery, beadwork, and embellishments that adorn traditional clothing.
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Eye-catching gold embroidery defined Rene Caovilla’s latest collection.
—Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Spring Trend #3: Back In The Garden of Embellishments
The revival of embellishments and crafty details like macrame, appliqués, and botanical embroidery is a strong indication that a more playful and vibrant season is upon us.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The lightweight top features light embroidery around the neckline that adds gorgeous texture, and ruffles around the sleeves are a subtle detail that elevates the shirt to the next level.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Eye-catching gold embroidery defined Rene Caovilla’s latest collection.
—Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Spring Trend #3: Back In The Garden of Embellishments
The revival of embellishments and crafty details like macrame, appliqués, and botanical embroidery is a strong indication that a more playful and vibrant season is upon us.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The lightweight top features light embroidery around the neckline that adds gorgeous texture, and ruffles around the sleeves are a subtle detail that elevates the shirt to the next level.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for embroidery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidery
Noun
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Shirley loved to sew, do embroidery, crafting and needlework.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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First, both Hawthorne's main character Hester Prynne and factory worker Sarah Cornell were known for their needlework and charity.—
Melissa Gray,
NPR,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Angarano’s Rickey is a nice guy with a penchant for exaggeration.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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His commentary, interweaving humor, exaggeration and extreme claims, is often protected by the cloak of opinion and hyperbole.—
Nicole Kraft,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Season 3’s characters have begun to feel less like real people and more like caricatures at this point.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Nearby, on a soundstage, a black ribbon was wrapped around her caricature.—
Alexis Soloski,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Smokey is shaped completely different and obviously his coloring is very unusual for a beagle.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The lab also analyzed food colorings and additives, which the new administration has said is a priority, per the New York Times.—
Alison Snyder,
Axios,
6 Apr. 2025
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No matter your favorite fabrication—woven leather, fishnet, solid mesh, jelly netting—you’ll find an option on super-sale for Amazon’s big event.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2025
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Scoop up the latest styles, including the Italian fashion house’s spin on the 530 sneaker, with a fresh, suede fabrication and colorful laces in a slim runner shape, or the playful mule, slide hybrid design.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidery. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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