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Recent Examples of appliqué
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
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
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
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The Jean Bar is an interactive denim decorating experience including custom embroidery and exclusive design workshops that let customers explore both creativity and fashion as art.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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Lane studied fine art at Goldsmiths College and her work straddles many media including printmaking, sculpture, installation and embroidery.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs New Era Super Bowl LIX adjustable hat: $35.99 This one-of-a-kind Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LIX adjustable hat comes in a neutral gray and features the Super Bowl LIX logo embroidered on the side.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The sweatshirt also included presents embroidered on the fabric and Hollins in a light-up ensemble.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
27 Jan. 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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The vintage industrial interior has been painted a vivid vermilion, marine memorabilia hangs on the walls and those photos of fishing boats and crews — those are owner John Schnaubelt’s family.—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s outsize presence in this scene is incarnated by the Trump International Hotel and Tower, which Fassler boldly painted in shades of black and blue.—
Mara Hoberman,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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Socratic thinking is a way of braiding together the uncertainty required for growth with the rigor required for endurance.—
Joshua Rothman,
The New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2025
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Box braids, to cite just one example of African hair braiding, take a long time to perfect.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 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
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Julie de Libran's Spring/Summer 2025 Haute Couture show was rooted in medieval fantasy... ... and featured lots of textures like fringing.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Hadid’s off-duty style these days tends to draw inspiration from ’70s rock and roll, like with her many Penny Lane coats; Spaghetti Westerns, hence the cowboy boots and fringe; ’90s supermodel chic; and Y2K-era boho, which is having its own moment right now.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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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 8 Feb. 2025.
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