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
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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
Lawrence this week telegraphed her political allegiance in cloth, using a Realtree camouflage cap embroidered with the surnames of Harris and Tim Walz in neon orange stitching.
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
For the ultimate casual look, Holmes also held a Lands’ End medium five-pocket canvas tote bag in the color Heritage Red embroidered with her initials, KH for an outing.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Some prints were achieved through laser printing, other motifs were embroidered and patchworked.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Many garments are embroidered in-house, reflecting the designer’s dedication to artisanal production.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
For the ultimate casual look, Holmes also held a Lands’ End medium five-pocket canvas tote bag in the color Heritage Red embroidered with her initials, KH for an outing.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Some prints were achieved through laser printing, other motifs were embroidered and patchworked.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Many garments are embroidered in-house, reflecting the designer’s dedication to artisanal production.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for embroider
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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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