EMBROIDERIES Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

embroideries

noun

plural of embroidery

as in caricatures

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 embroideries For spring 2027, the 15-year-old brand was inspired by the sea, informing bright pastel color palette and distinctive textured sequin embroideries. — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Her scrolled embroideries have since been described as tirades, rants, and screeds—no horses or cables, just the language pummeling the eye. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 Her own granddaughter's baptism dress included embroideries copied from that dress. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 Across the 2026 and 2027 bridal collections, there’s been a notable emphasis on intricate savoir-faire, with designers embracing the charm of handmade workmanship, including delicate weaves, openwork textures, and crochet-effect embroideries as couture-level details. — Laura Tortora, Vogue, 29 May 2026 Knit tops with coordinating embroideries complemented most denim collections. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026 The sheer richness of the fashion, meanwhile, compels viewers to step up closely to admire the artistry of the stitches and richness of the embroideries, and that’s precisely the point, because ultimately this is a celebration of the art of Italian handcraft. — Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026

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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 caricatures

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Staffers for major political figures have puzzled over the content, and are growing concerned about the rise of a new wave of videos with errors, exaggerations, misleading comments, and a tone that can be downright weird.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 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 exaggerations

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The shoes were a minimalist complement to her dramatic halter-neck gown featuring voluminous feathery embellishments and high slit in the skirt.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
Maximalism made its comeback, as embellishments, graphic tees and structured bras dominated many of the buzziest offerings, pushing past seasons’ minimalist tilt to the wayside.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of embellishments

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Shen wondered whether there was a random model that could produce clique-free colorings more efficiently than Erdős’ approach.

— Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2026
Its nostalgic pink look is certainly a throwback to streetside cotton candy machines, but this time, the shade comes entirely from vegetable colorings and turmeric, rather than artificial colors.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026

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Compared to legacy platforms, the SSCs feature core design enhancements that increase payload size and speed, while streamlining the number of operators and logistics, such as extending the time between overhauls.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Other hot spots also offer hazard enhancements, albeit less than what’s available for Hormuz trips.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

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