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Recent Examples of appliqué
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
The gothic gown was embellished with intricate sequin detailing, emphasizing the lace floral appliques.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Everything from lace appliques to beading falls into this category.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
From monogram pull tabs to a graphic LV applique on the shoe’s sides, in a rainbow of colors and patterns that range from metallic and velvet-effect leathers to sequin embroidery (for an edgy black-tie look) and technical satin.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
Each Cybertruck has an applique known as a cant rail that’s attached to the outside of the vehicle, according to Tesla.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Moretti is meant to be sleek and ominous, but his costumes look cheap—ill-fitting velvet suits with beaded appliques that seem more crafty than couture.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2025
The Italian haute couture house—currently at the helm of new creative director Lorenzo Serafini—integrated a number of feminine details such as open necklines, floral appliques and lace adornments into its fall ready-to-wear 2025 presentation.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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
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
Thomas wore a Trucker jacket covered in New York Yankees appliques.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
The gothic gown was embellished with intricate sequin detailing, emphasizing the lace floral appliques.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Everything from lace appliques to beading falls into this category.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
From monogram pull tabs to a graphic LV applique on the shoe’s sides, in a rainbow of colors and patterns that range from metallic and velvet-effect leathers to sequin embroidery (for an edgy black-tie look) and technical satin.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
Each Cybertruck has an applique known as a cant rail that’s attached to the outside of the vehicle, according to Tesla.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Moretti is meant to be sleek and ominous, but his costumes look cheap—ill-fitting velvet suits with beaded appliques that seem more crafty than couture.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2025
The Italian haute couture house—currently at the helm of new creative director Lorenzo Serafini—integrated a number of feminine details such as open necklines, floral appliques and lace adornments into its fall ready-to-wear 2025 presentation.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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
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
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Golden Goose’s experiential retail space in NYC epitomizes the concept in its Co-Creation Bar: a section of the store where eager individuals can customize their acquisitions with patches, charms, pins, brooches, crystals, studs, embroidery, paint, and the like.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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From the flowing elegance of saris to the intricate craftsmanship of lehengas and the versatile beauty of salwars, the region has been home to centuries of textile artistry that spans ancient weaving techniques, elaborate embroidery, and timeless silhouettes.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The three-time AMA winner then kicked off her hosting duties in a plunging Swarovski crystal embroidered Miss Sohee halter-neck gown in white and silver with a daringly high slit up the front.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Women wear Lilly Pulitzer-style shift dresses and headbands en masse, while men wear colorful blazers embroidered with ducks or lobsters (as well as a lot of Brooks Brothers).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
23 May 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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Sleek, flat-panel cabinets (painted in Dylan by Portola Paints) contrast with the irregular zellige tile backsplash by Zia Tile.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2025
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The company blends sales and streaming data as well as total audience impressions at radio to paint a picture of which hard rock tracks are the most popular in the U.S.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Lapid started writing the script before the October 7 attack, only to end up braiding the resulting war and the escalating hypernationalism into the story.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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Lieutenant Kateryna braided her blond hair into two tight braids that ran along her head, curved around her ears, and hung down over her shoulders.—
Maria Varenikova,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Elevated, of course in true Beyoncé fashion, with a host of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and sparkling Christian Louboutin boots.—
Esther Newman,
refinery29.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Inset diamonds decorate the dial and case, forming a starry pattern worthy of the Milky Way.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Filho’s movie operates at the pace and tenor of a drama in exile, albeit one that’s fringed with B-movie fun and stalked by a pair of unscrupulous hitmen.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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Her hair was styled with long waves that cascaded down her back and fringe to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Brush skinless halibut fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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So the 27-year-old took hold of the ball and filleted her way through Chelsea’s midfield, skipping over the lunging tackle of Niamh Charles (haggard through this contest) without so much as a nod of recognition.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Appliqué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliqu%C3%A9. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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