embroider
verb
em·broi·der
im-ˈbrȯi-dər 
embroidered; embroidering
im-ˈbrȯi-d(ə-)riŋ
1
a
: to ornament with needlework
b
: to form with needlework
2
: to elaborate on : embellish
embroider a story
Synonyms
Examples of embroider in a Sentence
She embroidered tiny flowers on the baby's scarf.
a scarf embroidered with tiny flowers
He is known to embroider the truth about his service in the army.
Recent Examples on the Web
The plunging silk jersey dress featured a dramatic slit and crystal embroidered details — as well as a dip in the back to show off even more skin.
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
But in the grand scheme, Abassi—who is Danish-American—doesn’t seem to have embroidered much, if he’s done so at all, to make Trump look like a reprehensible human being.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 23 May 2024
Meanwhile, a fake image of Rihanna in a stunning white gown embroidered with flowers, birds and branches also made its rounds online.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 8 May 2024
Photo: Getty Images Nelly Korda—the number one women’s golfer in the world—wore an Oscar de la Renta dress featuring red poppies embroidered on a sheer base.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 May 2024
The overcoat was also embroidered with a single white bullion rose in another nod to the fable.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
According to a press release, the strapless gown was made with illusion tulle and embroidered with silver pearls and rhinestones.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 6 May 2024
The sheath dress, embroidered with warm silver pearls and rhinestones, features 2.5 million silver foil bugles.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Crafted from lace embroidered with crystals and aluminum rings, this Chanel gown featured a plunging neckline, enhanced by a black satin bow and a white resin brooch.
—Héloïse Salessy, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2024
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
But in the grand scheme, Abassi—who is Danish-American—doesn’t seem to have embroidered much, if he’s done so at all, to make Trump look like a reprehensible human being.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 23 May 2024
Meanwhile, a fake image of Rihanna in a stunning white gown embroidered with flowers, birds and branches also made its rounds online.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 8 May 2024
Photo: Getty Images Nelly Korda—the number one women’s golfer in the world—wore an Oscar de la Renta dress featuring red poppies embroidered on a sheer base.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 May 2024
The overcoat was also embroidered with a single white bullion rose in another nod to the fable.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
According to a press release, the strapless gown was made with illusion tulle and embroidered with silver pearls and rhinestones.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 6 May 2024
The sheath dress, embroidered with warm silver pearls and rhinestones, features 2.5 million silver foil bugles.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Crafted from lace embroidered with crystals and aluminum rings, this Chanel gown featured a plunging neckline, enhanced by a black satin bow and a white resin brooch.
—Héloïse Salessy, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Embroider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroider. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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embroider
verb
em·broi·der
im-ˈbrȯid-ər
embroidered; embroidering
-(ə-)riŋ
1
: to make or fill in a design with needlework
2
: to decorate with needlework
3
: to add to the interest of (as a story) with details or by exaggerating
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