embroidery
noun
em·broi·dery
im-ˈbrȯi-d(ə-)rē 
plural embroideries
1
a
: the art or process of forming decorative designs with hand or machine needlework
b
: a design or decoration formed by or as if by embroidery
c
: an object decorated with embroidery
2
: elaboration by use of decorative and often fictitious detail
3
: something pleasing or desirable but unimportant
considered the humanities mere educational embroidery
Examples of embroidery in a Sentence
She learned embroidery from her grandmother.
His stories about his travels include a good deal of embroidery.
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Fabrics, like the velvet and embroidery in the entrance hall, bring intimacy and warmth that pairs well with the dark lacquered walnut that has a mirror effect.
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Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Tremor has orange accents inside and out, including on front recovery loops, badging, seat embroidery and interior trim.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
The latter is replete with magnolia motifs, Su embroidery, and more than 70 original artworks.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Plus-size supermodel Ashley Graham made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut in a daring lace black bodysuit, matching lace robe and wings embellished with gold petal embroidery.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024
The Tremor has orange accents inside and out, including on front recovery loops, badging, seat embroidery and interior trim.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
The latter is replete with magnolia motifs, Su embroidery, and more than 70 original artworks.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroidery. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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embroidery
noun
em·broi·dery
im-ˈbrȯid-(ə-)rē
plural embroideries
1
: the process or art of embroidering
2
: needlework done to decorate cloth
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