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Recent Examples of appliqué
Noun
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 Sydney Sweeney Coordinated with her co-star Ana de Armas once again, Sweeney wore a black velvet Alexander McQueen gown consisting of a plunging, cutout filled in with mesh and floral applique. Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 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
Noun
  • Her parents Angelo and Diamante both worked in the family’s shawl and embroidery factory.
    Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Usually employing West African print, Adama Paris is regularly redefining classic Senegalese wares into a contemporary form; think overflowing bubu dresses, maxi skirts, mini jumpsuits, with bold embroideries in colorful prints.
    Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The personal touches are plentiful and include window treatments by the Shade Store in a Kravet fabric embroidered with bees (because the owner loves bees), a custom Nourison rug designed with tigers crouching on pink banana leaves, and a niche to showcase the fashion fan’s favorite handbags.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Platform Crocs were worn with oversized jean shorts and jeans embroidered with hearts.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Vanishing sacks: After a season of painting weekly masterpieces, Broncos DC Vance Joseph couldn’t draw himself a consistent path through the Chargers’ offensive line.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Today the city's ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the roof of a ticket office is painted with the shape of a massive blue and white shield.
    Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • On Beka, hair braiding continued to be this daily bonding time with many of the women.
    EW.com, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • My grandmother didn’t teach me to fill and braid this beloved pastry.
    Emily Alben, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Sail on to Tobacco Caye, a charming five-acre coral island fringed with palm trees.
    Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Lying 27 miles to the north, this dozy islet fringed by luminous powder-soft pink sand and is home to stunning beaches, caves, and exotic birds.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Vegetables are uprooted from the ground, fish filleted, water fetched from a well.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Each morning at 3 AM Lopez is at the Fulton Fish Market and all his orders are at the restaurant kitchen by 7 AM to be weighed and cut up, scaled and filleted.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

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“Appliqué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliqu%C3%A9. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.

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