embroider

verb

im-ˈbrȯi-dər How to pronounce embroider (audio)
Definition of embroidernext
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 The blurry photo features Langley showing off her toned body in a yellow string bikini with Palm Trees embroidered on them. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Despite the rebuild and expansion of the brand’s ready-to-wear network, Lantink still sent out numerous silhouettes featuring the iconic cone bras and a skirt embroidered with loud bells, alongside other couture-like pieces. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 The blue, orange and silver belt with Empower Field embroidered on it, is passed out by the coaching staff each week. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026 Teyana Taylor Presenter Teyana Taylor kept her style streak going strong in a sheer black Zuhair Murad Couture coat-gown with a fully embroidered with feather hem, cuffs and collar plus Thom Solo platforms. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embroider
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroider
  1. exaggerate
  2. pad
  3. color
  4. embellish
Verb
  • But to imply that a world-class athlete is exaggerating an injury to preserve his reputation is a staggering lapse in judgment.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly framed settler violence in the West Bank as the work of a few dozen fringe youths and said its scale has been exaggerated.
    — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of exaggerate
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  • New York padded the lead when Winston plunged in from 1-yard out for a touchdown about 3 ½ minutes before halftime.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • But one expert estimated the diesel waiver alone could help Russian exporters net $30 to $40 more per ton, in turn padding Moscow’s tax revenue.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of pad
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  • The team revised Rotta’s face and coloring to bring him closer to Jabba while refining his muscular physique.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • And its milk chocolate gems are like M&M’s but colored with real foods like beet juice and spirulina.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of color
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  • Skarsgård wore a long-sleeve black shirt embellished with gemstones.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The entire collection is embellished by Burberry’s iconic House Check pattern, reimagined in a laurel green palette created exclusively for this collection.
    — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of embellish

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“Embroider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroider. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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