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adjective

Definition of embroiderednext
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as in padded

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as in embossed

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verb

past tense of embroider
as in exaggerated
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 embroidered
Adjective
Kloss, who is just coming off partying with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at their Madison Square Garden wedding in New York City, modeled one of the more tame looks in the collection – which included latex tentacles and massive, embroidered spikes. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 6 July 2026 These jeans have a cheeky, embroidered red cowboy boot on the back pocket. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026
Verb
First, a silky pink thong embroidered with flowers followed by an oversized dusty-pink graphic T-shirt sans bra, and black-and-white striped drawstring pants. — Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026 And Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum wears dresses and blouses embroidered by Indigenous artisans to honor their textile traditions. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embroidered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidered
  1. padded
  2. embossed
  3. exaggerated
  4. embellished
  5. fringed
  6. colored
  7. enlarged
  8. sequined
Adjective
  • The backpack is also designed with a padded laptop sleeve, several pockets, and a detachable pouch for storing valuables or toiletries.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The backpack should sit at waist level, fit snugly against the back, and be worn with both padded shoulder straps, not over one shoulder.
    — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of padded
Adjective
  • The finishes for the wallpaper were developed together with San Patrignano’s artisans and include effects inspired by marble, lime wash, and embossed leather, entirely handcrafted through artisanal processes.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Stylist Lorenzo Posocco paired the dress with embossed leather croc-print pumps, which were largely hidden under her long skirt.
    — KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of embossed
Verb
  • But Oxley, writing in a commentary, cautioned that there are logistical hurdles and said the value of Venezuela’s reserves may have been exaggerated under former President Hugo Chavez.
    — Collin Binkley, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But Oxley, writing in a commentary, cautioned that there are logistical hurdles and said the value of Venezuela's reserves may have been exaggerated under former President Hugo Chavez.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • The embellished number was covered in chains and grommets in a mix of metallic finishes.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Groups of four gather for play, cocktails and canapés in a space colored after Caroline Astor’s embellished dresses and jewelry.
    — Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of embellished
Adjective
  • Related Parton arrived at the new travel center in a whimsical blue-and-pink fringed outfit and took part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony, greeting the crowd gathered for the occasion.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026
  • She was also spotted out and about in a brown fringed slip dress.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of fringed
Verb
  • Johns also colored her hair shortly before her secret September 1996 wedding to Kennedy.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Latin Grammy nominee performs his swinging samba-funk colored with Brazilian soul.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • The enlarged Bent Pixels now represents more than 850 creators who have cross-platform reach across YouTube, Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram.
    — William Earl, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The ex-couple were again spotted together the following year at the funeral for Panettiere’s brother, Jansen, who died from an enlarged heart in February 2023.
    — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of enlarged
Adjective
  • Teyana Taylor dressed up in a sequined twist on a Canadian tuxedo with a look hailing from the Chanel cruise 2027 show.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
  • Eternal valor is on the line, along with cash prizes and a sequined belt.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of sequined

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“Embroidered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroidered. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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