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Recent Examples of appliqué
Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
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
Naranjo’s workshop on applique will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 Oct. 15 p.m. at Quilt in a Day quilt shop in San Marcos.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 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
Elements of the Victorian era come through 3-D floral appliques and reflective and iridescent finishes add fairytale vibe.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Apr. 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
Noun
The rich burgundy shade is perfect for winter, and the rose applique puts a romantic twist on a classic knit.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
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
Naranjo’s workshop on applique will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 Oct. 15 p.m. at Quilt in a Day quilt shop in San Marcos.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 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
Elements of the Victorian era come through 3-D floral appliques and reflective and iridescent finishes add fairytale vibe.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appliqué
Noun
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The makers of the Bayeux Tapestry (technically an embroidery) made extensive use of botanical imagery in their creation, with trees acting as both story elements and as punctuation between scenes.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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Merging the world of racing with feminine touches for fan merch, racing graphic motifs are paired with puff ink, embroidery, vintage-washed and checkerboard patterns for apparel and accessories.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The suited ensemble emphasized militaristic utility, with a long-sleeve jacket embroidered with muted gold sinuous motifs.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Whereas traditional tatreez is used to embroider patterns on garments, the tatreez in the exhibition depict images of the war on Gaza since 2023, many of which first appeared on social media and have since become iconic.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Mesquite and acacia trees ribbon the lower elevations, while Douglas firs and ponderosa pine line the upper reaches.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Eager to make connections with important people, Kapoor invited mayors to ribbon cuttings and doled outmore than $100,000 in campaign checks from corporate accounts, about half of which went to a political committee supporting a losing candidate in this November’s Miami Beach mayoral race.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Israel prohibits many construction materials from entering Gaza, so the structure was created by welding sheets of metal together and painting them white.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Or is Williamson, facing sentencing, just trying to paint herself in a sympathetic light?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Deondranay McCain, his estranged wife, and her cousin, Vatrice Little, were braiding one another's hair at the time.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Diane Kruger stunned in a pale floral mini dress paired with a dark green cape-like scarf and braided up-do.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Jackie Jackson is opulently dressed for a football game, diamonds blazing on both hands, chandelier earrings, and black high heels under her trousers.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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The weekend showcased Chanel snow boots, one-of-a-kind furs, diamonds the size of ice cubes.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Still, Nay Palad is also actively involved in the protection and post-typhoon regeneration of the sprawling mangrove system that fringes the property on one side.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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But in 2015, that changed when the sea ice fringing this vast, icy continent stopped expanding and began to decline dramatically.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The Coup’s early records were pugnacious, laced with humor and some finger-wagging.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Cocktails are a mix of classic and inventive, with a carrot-ginger-turmeric juice laced with tequila gracing the Ninety Acres menu for fall and a martini paired with caviar in the Great Room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Appliqué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliqu%C3%A9. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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