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Recent Examples of appliqué
Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
Indeed, sweaters are now graced with prints, appliques, and bow motifs that lend themselves to the imagination (case in point: Ralph Lauren’s iconic Polo Bear flaunts earrings, glam lashes, and a silk charmeuse jacket on the brand’s holiday sweater this year).
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
The rapper paired the blue jeans with a blazer adorned with paisley appliques, white tank and a cowboy hat.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
The dress has a basque-style waist, decorative pearl beading, delicate lace appliques and a scoop-back neckline with 21 buttons.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
The idea is how collectibles and crafts inspire embellishments, including charms, handcrafted appliques, travel badges and unique brooches.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
The choreographer accessorized with layered necklaces, gold bangles and pumps featuring bow appliques.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
The actress selected a black velvet Rodarte gown featuring a plunging neckline and floral appliques.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Sep. 2024
There were gowns that slithered along the body — in a sheer, gauzy black chiffon with gold appliques, in shiny leather, and sequined silver with slits and straps.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Sarah Bray, ELLE Decor, 21 Mar. 2014
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
Noun
The only difference between the two mirrors are the kind of appliques that hang on the trim of the mirror.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
Indeed, sweaters are now graced with prints, appliques, and bow motifs that lend themselves to the imagination (case in point: Ralph Lauren’s iconic Polo Bear flaunts earrings, glam lashes, and a silk charmeuse jacket on the brand’s holiday sweater this year).
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
The rapper paired the blue jeans with a blazer adorned with paisley appliques, white tank and a cowboy hat.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
The dress has a basque-style waist, decorative pearl beading, delicate lace appliques and a scoop-back neckline with 21 buttons.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
The idea is how collectibles and crafts inspire embellishments, including charms, handcrafted appliques, travel badges and unique brooches.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
The choreographer accessorized with layered necklaces, gold bangles and pumps featuring bow appliques.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
The actress selected a black velvet Rodarte gown featuring a plunging neckline and floral appliques.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Sep. 2024
There were gowns that slithered along the body — in a sheer, gauzy black chiffon with gold appliques, in shiny leather, and sequined silver with slits and straps.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appliqué
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With playful prints, fun embroideries, and the softest material, Stripe & Stare has something for everyone—even every astrological sign.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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In my view, elegance is born from contrast: a sharp blazer with intricate embroidery or an ethereal dress with a structured detail.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Grande’s ruby-red performance gown, meanwhile, was a bustier ball gown embroidered with over 150,000 beads, sequins, and Swarovski crystals, and finished with a flowing tulle train.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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During those visits, Zelensky wore a simple sweatshirt—also embroidered with the trident.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Here’s a peek at the new flavors and some of the ingredients that inspired them: Lemon curd & whey This light and citrusy flavor uses whey as a substitute for lemon juice to make lemon curd that ribbons throughout the ice cream base.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
24 May 2023
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Introduce the color in small doses: a throw on the couch, ribbon on a wreath, trim around a lampshade, or even gift wrap on the packages.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Nov. 2022
Verb
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Investment banker Andriy Sirko, founding partner of SARS Capital, paints a troubling picture of the alternative to Western investment in Ukrainian weapons production.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Homes in Memoriam is a collective of artists that paints free home portraits for Los Angeles County families affected by the January wildfires.—
Jessie Schiewe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Now, a new Consumer Reports study found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of developing cancer, in synthetic braiding hair.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 Feb. 2025
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Use a pea-size amount of braiding gel to define the segment, making the part on your scalp appear crisper. Step 3: Smooth a pea-size amount of twisting cream or gel along the entire small section.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The material is a synthetic form of aluminum oxide, one of the hardest substances second only to diamond.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 Dec. 2024
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Mali has other natural resources that Moroccan industries could eye for extraction, such as gold, uranium, iron ore, and possibly diamonds. FROM FEZ TO TIMBUKTU Only time will tell whether Morocco’s relationship with Mali will be that of an equal partner or a satellite.—
Vish Sakthivel,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2014
Verb
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Think bold architecture flanking a river, a massive lake fringed by a pedestrian-friendly trail and sandy beaches, world-class museums and theater, and landmarks like the Navy Pier, Millennium Park, and the Magnificent Mile.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2025
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Also nominated in the lead actress category, Demi Moore walked the carpet in a strapless dark blue gown with a beaded neckline and fringe on the bottom.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Fish are electronically stunned unconscious and bled out, then cooled again and filleted mechanically.—
Bill Kearney,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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Vegetables are uprooted from the ground, fish filleted, water fetched from a well.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Appliqué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliqu%C3%A9. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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