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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
The chair, stool, and pillow are subtle and refined, finished with handcrafted embroidery in a set of punchy colors that add energy to any aesthetic.
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
The garment took two of the atelier’s seamstresses more than 600 hours — or 25 days — to stitch by hand and is embellished with Swarovski crystals, golden embroidery featuring Byzantine crosses and Versace’s signature draping inspired by Ancient Greek peplum dresses.
—Lisa Klaassen and Serene Nourrisson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
The Jean Bar is an interactive denim decorating experience including custom embroidery and exclusive design workshops that let customers explore both creativity and fashion as art.
—Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
Lane studied fine art at Goldsmiths College and her work straddles many media including printmaking, sculpture, installation and embroidery.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
The garment took two of the atelier’s seamstresses more than 600 hours — or 25 days — to stitch by hand and is embellished with Swarovski crystals, golden embroidery featuring Byzantine crosses and Versace’s signature draping inspired by Ancient Greek peplum dresses.
—Lisa Klaassen and Serene Nourrisson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
The Jean Bar is an interactive denim decorating experience including custom embroidery and exclusive design workshops that let customers explore both creativity and fashion as art.
—Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
Lane studied fine art at Goldsmiths College and her work straddles many media including printmaking, sculpture, installation and embroidery.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidery
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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
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Outerwear and knitwear were soft, as were the single-breasted and double-breasted cashmere coats, the soft napa leather jackets, and cocooning knits with mélange effects and gradient needlework.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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The exaggeration and drama of every situation is a part of her daily living.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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But there's little transparency and some exaggeration surrounding the claims of the billions of dollars saved in less than a month.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2025
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Some aldermen called for the puppet — a bloodied caricature of Uncle Sam and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intended to criticize Israeli military action in Gaza and the U.S. support of it — to be taken down.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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This is a man with a literal enemies list, a practical caricature of an out-of-control authoritarian or sinister secret-police leader.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Others have a darker brown-black coloring with blotchy pinkish stomachs.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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Examine the keypad before use for any inconsistencies in coloring, material, or shape.—
Harrison Jones,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: False The statement is a fabrication.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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This lustrous golden brown has a certain elegance and translates well to fabrications with sheens.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidery. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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