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
On each headrest, the number 10 is embroidered, and the number 10 is on the steering wheel as well.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
For a finishing touch, there was also the Schiaparelli signature of a measuring tape motif embroidered onto the lapels.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
Turn the pockets into a charming ornament that's embroidered with a meaningful message.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Woody Harrelson took the stage shortly after to share his memories of Redford while wearing not a cowboy hat but a baseball hat with a cannabis leaf embroidered on it.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
For a finishing touch, there was also the Schiaparelli signature of a measuring tape motif embroidered onto the lapels.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
Turn the pockets into a charming ornament that's embroidered with a meaningful message.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Woody Harrelson took the stage shortly after to share his memories of Redford while wearing not a cowboy hat but a baseball hat with a cannabis leaf embroidered on it.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroider
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Companies are exaggerating their AI capabilities to raise their value and, in turn, creating a host of problems for executives and employees alike.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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But those spikes will be exaggerated by the power drain from expanding technologies like artificial intelligence and by government decarbonization policies such as those that promote electric vehicle use and electric home heating systems.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Taopiaopiao release centers on an underperforming local police unit that fabricates minor cases to pad its record, only to uncover a genuine criminal conspiracy after a burst water main exposes a gang of tomb raiders posing as repair workers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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Merrell SpeedARC Matis Hiking Shoes Upgrade your hiking shoes to this Merrell style, featuring breathable mesh and padded collars to keep your feet cozy during your outdoor adventures.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The movie would not ultimately get made, but her work on it colors her memories of early motherhood.—
Rebecca Traister,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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Dark Stones Gone are the days of all-white kitchens; designers are more than thrilled to say yes to color.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Like the pharaohs and emperors of antiquity, the president weaponizes the past to justify his present actions and future plans, omitting and embellishing events of yesteryear to fit a bellicose agenda.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Robbie's custom Chanel creation included a corseted bodice and a floor-length velvet skirt embellished with feathers and silk petals, which was draped over ivory silk faille.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Embroider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroider. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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