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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
  • For these women, their trade — traditional Palestinian embroidery, called tatreez — provides both a livelihood and a connection to their homeland.
    Lauren Frayer, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Both stand on rounded heels and are decorated with tonal embroidery based on designs sketched by James.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • But some wear black, tan or red aprons or have special symbols embroidered on them.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Brody walked the carpet in a maroon suit and black dress shoes, while Chapman opted for a blue top embroidered with flowers and a sheer black skirt.
    Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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
  • The film goes out of its way to paint him as a man of the people, who rides the subway and eats at inexpensive cafes rather than living in the lap of luxury like many of his peers.
    James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Every time Freedom Caucus members gum up the works for Republicans, Jeffries is able to paint it as Republican ineptitude rather than having to answer questions about Democratic obstruction.
    Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The actor wore her dark hair pulled to one side and braided down, stopping the braid with a few inches to spare and leaving the rest of her hair loose.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
  • On Beka, hair braiding continued to be this daily bonding time with many of the women.
    EW.com, EW.com, 18 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 24 Jan. 2025.

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