embroidery

noun

im-ˈbrȯi-d(ə-)rē How to pronounce embroidery (audio)
Definition of embroiderynext
1
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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2
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 Wedding gowns are couture pieces that require many hours to craft thanks to their intricate layers, beading, embroidery, and bodice construction. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 The garden periodically offers group activities like all-levels yoga and embroidery classes among the trees for an additional fee. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 With open-work embroidery and a classic button-down design, this breezy blouse is perfect for the office when worn with trousers and kitten heels, or a day out with friends when tucked into a pair of blue jeans. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 The 900-year-old, 220-foot embroidery depicting William the Conqueror’s 1066 invasion of England was simply too fragile to travel—a verdict that held firm in 1953, 1966, 1980, and as recently as last year. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embroidery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidery
  1. needlework
  2. exaggeration
  3. caricature
  4. coloring
  5. stretching
  6. enhancement
  7. embroidering
  8. fabrication
Noun
  • The walls are decorated with memories, paintings and artwork, like needlework from his wife that depicts cats in their leisure time.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Historians generally say the embroidery was produced by English women, whose needlework was admired throughout Europe and praised in Norman sources after the Conquest.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of needlework
Noun
  • The backlash is usually predictable, every wave of visible mobility aid use brings accusations of exaggeration and attention-seeking, aimed almost entirely at young women.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Distracting from real issues These conspiracy theories are more than exaggerations for a broader audience.
    — Aaron Coy Moulton, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of exaggeration
Noun
  • King managed to take the suffocating history of the Indian — the treaties, the massacres, the Hollywood caricatures — and turn it into something conversational, even funny.
    — Tommy Orange, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Retailer Target pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its shelves Monday after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures.
    — Nancy Jiang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of caricature
Noun
  • Caramel coloring is allowed as long as it’s disclosed on the label.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Color By Subtraction Your child can complete the subtraction problems on this coloring page.
    — Nicole Harris, Parents, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of coloring
Noun
  • Cardio, strength training and stretching have long been the go-to approaches for optimizing health span and lifespan.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As long hours spent in the same position can contribute to poor posture, stiffness and other physical issues, experts say regular movement and stretching can help prevent joint pain and muscle weakness.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of stretching
Noun
  • Kia's base model can feel a bit barebones, but upper trims feature plenty of creature comforts and tech enhancements that improve its driving and ownership experience.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • At the event, before Rothenberg triumphantly clarinet-riffed with recordings of sperm whales and humpbacks, Joe Valle, of Nonhuman Teachers, interviewed Nollman, with career-retrospective audiovisual enhancement.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancement
Noun
  • 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
Definition of embroidering
Noun
  • This is a dry fabrication technique that uses a chemically reactive plasma to remove material from a substrate.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The collection emphasizes elevated fabrications, including French terry, stretch knits, and multipurpose lifestyle offerings.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of fabrication

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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidery. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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