embroidering 1 of 2

noun

as in embroidery
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts with considerable embroidering the owners of the bed-and-breakfast have turned a few odd incidents into a full-blown legend of ghostly apparitions

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embroidering

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verb

present participle of embroider
as in exaggerating
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 embroidering
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, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
In his letter to Hawley, Manfred said that rule was collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association and prohibits players from writing, attaching, affixing, embroidering or otherwise displaying messages on apparel or playing equipment. — Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026 The touchscreen allows for easy controls and lets users visually preview the design before embroidering starts. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 May 2026 Has Alec been embroidering the truth? — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025 Hawley and a team of craftspeople worked across the globe embroidering, aging and tinting the costumes for the film. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025 Creators show off their embroidering techniques or favourite embroidered pieces, inspired by cartoons like Snoopy or Up. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025 But by embroidering the drama of an American navigating Paris Fashion Week with stories of other women caught in the whirl, Winocour dilutes them all. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025 In an industrial workroom in the heart of Rawalpindi, Nasreen Aziz is busy embroidering a pattern on a piece of fabric. — Hasan Ali, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidering
  1. embroidery
  2. exaggerating
  3. exaggeration
  4. coloring
  5. caricature
  6. padding
  7. stretching
  8. embellishing
Noun
  • Pieces are reworked with crystal details, lace, embroidery, cargo pockets, wing graphics, patches, faux leather and True Religion’s signature stitching.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Romanticism was also present, whether in the bloomers at Victoria Beckham, the butterfly appliqués at Zimmermann, the eyelet lace at Chloé, or the embroidery at Cecilie Bahnsen.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of embroidery
Verb
  • The South Korean military, which often accuses North Korea of exaggerating its military capabilities, did not immediately comment on Kim's claims.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Several attack ads on Talarico, launched by Republican political action committees, have focused on his past support for transgender youth and accused him of exaggerating his faith to garner the Christian vote.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of exaggerating
Noun
  • Hours at a time isn’t an exaggeration, especially since the 14S lasted a jaw-dropping 38 hours and 29 minutes in our video testing, which is the kind of endurance coffee shop dwellers can only dream about.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
  • While that’s an exaggeration by Cole’s lofty standards, one thing is certain with the playoffs nearing.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of exaggeration
Verb
  • Outside, downtown Rosendale is right at the door, and the nearby Wallkill Valley Rail Trail crosses the 940-foot-long Rosendale Trestle high above the creek—a particularly dramatic place to take in the Hudson Valley’s fall coloring.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Most women spend years coloring their hair, so Martin has to contend with lifting multiple layers of pigment, which risks breakage.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of coloring
Noun
  • But Iñárritu’s caricatures become people in a way Kubrick’s don’t; as the bewildered President, for example, John Goodman is simultaneously grounded and theatrical in his presentation, recalling his best work with the Coen brothers.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of digging into the details of personality and circumstance — this school has a specific class for Shakespeare and also English teachers who are literature-hating caricatures?
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of caricature
Verb
  • Just Douglas padding around in his socks, still as slim, handsome, and charming as ever.
    — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
  • And in any case, as Northwestern kept padding its lead, the seats started to empty.
    — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of padding
Noun
  • There’s also a 24-hour gym, a light and airy place with multiple cardio machines, weight training equipment, and floor space for yoga, stretching, or floor exercises (and enough room to do so without impeding on anyone else’s space).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Then the team broke for stretching, and the coach went down the line asking how everyone felt.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of stretching
Verb
  • Both pieces from the look featured a bevy of sparkle and shine, thanks in no small part to the glittering tassels embellishing the bandeau and the maxiskirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • This week, the retailer shared an Instagram video showing a woman applying a Biodance face mask before embellishing the product with colorful plastic gems.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of embellishing

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“Embroidering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidering. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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