appliquéd; appliquéing
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
For example, François Yemadje uses Dahoméen applique to tell a traditional tale, while Hector Sonon uses comics (bande dessinée) to tell a contemporary story.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
The appliques elevate the bag by adding a pop of texture and elegance.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Wave and twisted seams and 3D butterfly appliques added even more dimension to pieces.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Presenter Paris Hilton wore a black leather The Blonds ensemble featuring flame appliques fashioned into a mini dress.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The berry and forest-scented bride turned heads wearing a sparkling custom Justin Alexander ballgown featuring beaded and sequined lace appliques, and a scalloped cathedral-length tulle veil with floral lace embroidery.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
For instance, one attendee donned a two-piece set in pastel pink with a slick floral applique.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 July 2025
Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
The antithesis of timid, Alessandro Michele at Gucci appliques hats, tops and jeans with motifs like bats, cats, bugs and wolves that make Ralph Lauren’s polo pony seem like a meek flea.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 27 Sep. 2017
An eggplant placemat is appliqued with a border of coral and paired with Leotine's Chopstick monogram for an unforgettable table bathed in color.
—Sarah Bray, ELLE Decor, 21 Mar. 2014
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Noun
For the premiere afterparty, Sweeney changed into another white dress — a strapless mini with floral appliques, paired with white pumps.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
For example, François Yemadje uses Dahoméen applique to tell a traditional tale, while Hector Sonon uses comics (bande dessinée) to tell a contemporary story.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
The appliques elevate the bag by adding a pop of texture and elegance.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Wave and twisted seams and 3D butterfly appliques added even more dimension to pieces.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Presenter Paris Hilton wore a black leather The Blonds ensemble featuring flame appliques fashioned into a mini dress.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The berry and forest-scented bride turned heads wearing a sparkling custom Justin Alexander ballgown featuring beaded and sequined lace appliques, and a scalloped cathedral-length tulle veil with floral lace embroidery.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
For instance, one attendee donned a two-piece set in pastel pink with a slick floral applique.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 July 2025
Verb
Haehlen, who has Down syndrome, smiles wide and twirls her skirt, revealing how intricately it’s appliqued with sequined, floral explosions of color.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
The antithesis of timid, Alessandro Michele at Gucci appliques hats, tops and jeans with motifs like bats, cats, bugs and wolves that make Ralph Lauren’s polo pony seem like a meek flea.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 27 Sep. 2017
An eggplant placemat is appliqued with a border of coral and paired with Leotine's Chopstick monogram for an unforgettable table bathed in color.
—Sarah Bray, ELLE Decor, 21 Mar. 2014
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“Appliqué.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appliqu%C3%A9. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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appliqué
1 of 2 noun
ap·pli·qué
ˌap-lə-ˈkā 
: a cutout decoration fastened to a larger piece of material
appliqué
2 of 2 verb
appliquéd; appliquéing
: to apply an appliqué to a larger surface
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