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Recent Examples of appliqué
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The rich burgundy shade is perfect for winter, and the rose applique puts a romantic twist on a classic knit.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
For the premiere afterparty, Sweeney changed into another white dress — a strapless mini with floral appliques, paired with white pumps.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
For example, François Yemadje uses Dahoméen applique to tell a traditional tale, while Hector Sonon uses comics (bande dessinée) to tell a contemporary story.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Naranjo’s workshop on applique will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 Oct. 15 p.m. at Quilt in a Day quilt shop in San Marcos.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
The berry and forest-scented bride turned heads wearing a sparkling custom Justin Alexander ballgown featuring beaded and sequined lace appliques, and a scalloped cathedral-length tulle veil with floral lace embroidery.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Elements of the Victorian era come through 3-D floral appliques and reflective and iridescent finishes add fairytale vibe.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Apr. 2025
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
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
Noun
The garment is associated with a distinctively feminine look, including accents such as lace, ruffles, appliques, marabou, bows and ribbons.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The rich burgundy shade is perfect for winter, and the rose applique puts a romantic twist on a classic knit.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
For the premiere afterparty, Sweeney changed into another white dress — a strapless mini with floral appliques, paired with white pumps.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
For example, François Yemadje uses Dahoméen applique to tell a traditional tale, while Hector Sonon uses comics (bande dessinée) to tell a contemporary story.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Naranjo’s workshop on applique will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 Oct. 15 p.m. at Quilt in a Day quilt shop in San Marcos.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
The berry and forest-scented bride turned heads wearing a sparkling custom Justin Alexander ballgown featuring beaded and sequined lace appliques, and a scalloped cathedral-length tulle veil with floral lace embroidery.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Elements of the Victorian era come through 3-D floral appliques and reflective and iridescent finishes add fairytale vibe.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appliqué
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Inside each box, find two pieces of cloth with designs printed on them, two embroidery hoops, two adhesive foam stickers, a punch needle threader, twine for hanging your ornament, and plenty of yarn and thread.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Dec. 2025
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Francesco Vezzoli has been making provocative and genre-breaking art—encompassing film and video, embroidery, sculpture, and photography; and often playing with notions of celebrity, glamour, and spectacle—for more than three decades.—
Corey Seymour,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discarded.—
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Drawing upon Saidiya Hartman’s methodology of critical fabulation, Raphaël Barontini, Andrea Chung, Aline Motta, and Tshepiso Morop offer works that don’t so much reconstruct the truth as embroider the space around it with dreams of possibility.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The road that ribbons through the foothills rises and twists like the tail of a cat.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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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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That would seem to paint Savannah (universally recognized as an aggressive threat who is still standing) and Sage (was credited with running the game at certain parts and has allies on the jury) as the frontrunners.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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Each kit has a different wooden scene to paint, from gingerbread cookies to holiday elves.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Instead, pleasures are always braided.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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The film braids her experience together with those of other women, including dancer Julianne Hough, runner Brittany Brown, and actor Janel Parrish.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
15 June 2026
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Cheerfully unconcerned with any notion of what real lawyers might wear to work, costume designer Paula Bradley creates her own fantasy version of office wear involving jewel-tone hats and gloves, diamonds the size of baseballs and enormous displays of cleavage.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris is celebrating the seminal design movement of the Roaring 1920s with a blockbuster exhibition that includes some 1,200 items ranging from lacquer screens to diamond brooches — and even a flying train.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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An easy 10-minute swim will have you on the fringing reef, with slivers of multi-coloured fish, gliding turtles and epic coral formations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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However, Israni’s record of contributions to Republican candidates, and even fringe right-wing, overtly racist Laura Loomer, raise serious questions about her reliability as a representative of a district, where Democrats outnumber Republicans by nearly three to one.—
East Bay Times editorial board,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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In the meantime, the shark's meat has been cut up, filleted and put in coolers to be shared with friends and family, his wife Cynthia told ABC News.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
7 Aug. 2025
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The consequence of bad relief pitching manifested itself in the postseason last year, when the New York Mets filleted Phillies relievers for 17 runs in 12 2/3 innings.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Appliqué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliqu%C3%A9. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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