appliqués 1 of 2

plural of appliqué

appliqués

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of appliqué

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for appliqués
Noun
  • Across the 2026 and 2027 bridal collections, there’s been a notable emphasis on intricate savoir-faire, with designers embracing the charm of handmade workmanship, including delicate weaves, openwork textures, and crochet-effect embroideries as couture-level details.
    Laura Tortora, Vogue, 29 May 2026
  • Vogue points to bold and bright sneakers for spring, plus those with details like sequins and floral embroideries, among other trends.
    Claire Peltier, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The experience paints a fitting portrait of how Boston has evolved around these landmarks, which have become a part of everyday life.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Allegedly, Buckingham Palace leaned on the press to downplay the severity of the king’s illness last year, which paints a picture of a monarch who’s much sicker than people want to believe.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • At the time, David Hackett, senior vice president and chief financial officer at Expeditors, attributed the improvements to artificial intelligence deployments.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
  • The city is reviewing proposals from consulting firms to develop a master plan for improvements to the auto mall after the application period ended May 26, according to Darrell Doan, Elk Grove’s economic development director.
    Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • The latter, in particular, braids the bittersweet melodies of anorak-sporting vintage twee with ear-bleeding country-grunge that evokes Meat Puppets’ heaviest squalls.
    Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
  • His death gives shape to the plot, which braids together the police investigation with relevant flashbacks.
    Judy Berman, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The company also announced several performance improvements, including faster photo loading, quicker AirDrop transfers, and multitasking enhancements.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
  • The community's request has been referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission, which oversees the formal process for assessing and prioritizing enhancements across all Town play spaces.
    Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
  • Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.
    Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Verb
  • Off-duty, Styles often laces up Adidas sneakers.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
  • Just a little farther up the lakeshore, co-owner Yasuaki Saito’s new spot laces its breakfast menu with Japanese ingredients and Americana swagger.
    Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
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“Appliqués.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliqu%C3%A9s. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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