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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 intricate, contrasting embroidery detail on this babydoll dress is stunning, creating a cool textural element to this look.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Singer Tinashe embraced sheer fashion in an off-the-shoulder white lace gown featuring intricate embroidery.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Size of embroidery projects Different machines have varying maximum embroidery areas.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
The silk silhouette came with a bodice covered in feather embroidery, with extra tufts sticking out from underneath Cruz's overskirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 May 2026
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Singer Tinashe embraced sheer fashion in an off-the-shoulder white lace gown featuring intricate embroidery.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Size of embroidery projects Different machines have varying maximum embroidery areas.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
The silk silhouette came with a bodice covered in feather embroidery, with extra tufts sticking out from underneath Cruz's overskirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidery
Noun
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Through her studies, Walker began traveling to source textiles, meeting women artisans who still practiced complex handcraft techniques passed down for generations, such as needlework, ikat dyeing and beading.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The weekly Social Stitching group welcomes anyone working on needlework or textile projects.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Height exaggeration is one of the oldest and most well-documented forms of self-inflation.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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There are a number of driving forces behind this excited exaggeration.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Perhaps nothing about Barber’s article, nor the caricature printed alongside it, came as much of a surprise to Spark.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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But the caricature never quite contained her.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The answer is a definite no, don't add red food coloring to your hummingbird food recipe.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Clad in an Avaro Figlio powder blue drop-waist gown with a black bodice, Bailey unleashed her box braids on the carpet, exposing the subtle progression of her dark coloring.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The growth of the embryo is vitally dependent on the stretching of the skin, muscles, and ligaments within the woman’s body as a result of hormonal changes to accommodate this transformation.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
9 June 2026
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To help prepare your body for sleep, experts recommend activities such as stretching, yoga, meditation, prayer, taking a warm shower or bath, reading, or listening to relaxing music.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
9 June 2026
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Despite the enthusiasm on social media for colostrum, researchers consistently conclude that there is currently insufficient high-quality evidence to recommend colostrum broadly for immune enhancement or gut health in healthy adults.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Garcia Alvarez, whose art has been exhibited around the world, said each scent is a natural enhancement to his creations.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Promoting the preservation of centuries-old skills that have been passed down for generations—like Al-sadu (geometric embroidering) and Talli (hand-weaving)—the center offers educational workshops and training courses as well as daily artisan showcases.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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The fabrication and shape was reminiscent of old world French couture volumes.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
5 June 2026
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Japanese companies also occupy critical positions throughout the semiconductor value chain, from fabrication equipment and specialty materials to NAND flash memory production, Barclays said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidery. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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