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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
Gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones are on display, along with silk textiles ornamented with velvet, damask and embroidery.
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Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Her custom jade green bustier gown came with a plunging sweetheart neckline and peplum waist, ornately embellished in stone and crystal embroidery.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
To accessorize her custom Givenchy by Sarah Burton gown — which featured a wisteria embroidery on its bodice and hemline — Fanning discovered that a Cartier necklace from 1903 likewise was crafted to resemble wisteria leaves.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
The beauty of this Loft trucker jacket lies in the playful embroidery.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Her custom jade green bustier gown came with a plunging sweetheart neckline and peplum waist, ornately embellished in stone and crystal embroidery.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
To accessorize her custom Givenchy by Sarah Burton gown — which featured a wisteria embroidery on its bodice and hemline — Fanning discovered that a Cartier necklace from 1903 likewise was crafted to resemble wisteria leaves.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
The beauty of this Loft trucker jacket lies in the playful embroidery.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidery
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Sewing, knitting, woodworking, needlework, and heritage techniques are being redefined as modern life skills, the report found.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Their relative newness to needlework hasn’t hindered business.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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This, and jokes like it, transcend absurd exaggeration to achieve something much closer to magical realism.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Behind the private gates of Clos du Lac, where vineyards edge the winding roads, one hilltop estate overlooking Folsom Lake pulls off the Mediterranean spirit so seamlessly that comparisons to the Italian countryside don’t feel like exaggeration.—
David Caraccio
March 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The latter, a wry comedy of futile endeavor, was based on a story by Kiarostami, but Haghighi soon sought to shake off Kiarostami’s influence—and, even more, a prevailing caricature of Iranian cinema that Kiarostami’s style had given rise to.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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There will also be hands-on creative activities for people of all ages, including printmaking, henna and glitter tattoos, foam crafts, sand art, caricatures, and more.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Standing just under two feet tall, African penguins are easy to recognize by their classic black-and-white coloring.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The apartments are almost exactly uniform in their square footage, in their coloring, and in their overall demeanor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Then get here a little early, jumps on the BOSU ball, stretching, taping, and trying to stay warm as long as possible.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just five minutes of mindful movement, like gentle stretching or a quick yoga flow, can help lower stress hormones and support your body’s natural anti-inflammatory defenses.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
26 Mar. 2026
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The pepper companion plants featured here play various roles in the garden community, enhancing pepper yields through pest reduction, weed management, and soil enhancement.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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New puzzles and interactivity will be introduced to the attraction along with other additional enhancements.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 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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As models have grown more complex, some hallucinate with more persuasive fabrications.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Last year, Deloitte produced two reports for government clients in Australia and Canada that were both found to be riddled with fabrications.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidery. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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