appliqués 1 of 2

noun

plural of appliqué
as in embroideries

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verb

present tense third-person singular of appliqué
as in feathers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appliqués
  1. embroideries
  2. embroiders
  3. improvements
  4. paints
  5. enhancements
  6. braids
  7. swags
  8. diamonds
Noun
  • Her own granddaughter's baptism dress included embroideries copied from that dress.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
  • Whimsical elements come through in Anna Sui’s mixed media appliqués and ruffle trims on jeans and denim skirts, Chanel’s denim coordinates covered in clear sequins, Kenzo’s sets decorated with flower embroideries and Stella McCartney’s jeans with carnival stripes.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026
Definition of embroideries
Verb
  • Also in Bangkok, Maekhoo prints and embroiders Hawaiian-style silk shirts with futuristic scenes inspired by temple murals.
    — Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of embroiders
Noun
  • The publication also noted that improvements to the heat shield were evident, despite engineers deliberately testing the system under increasingly demanding conditions.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • The satellites are the first of SpaceX’s upgraded Starlink V3 model, with significant improvements in throughput and power.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
Definition of improvements
Verb
  • Yes, there are specific guidelines in the basic meaning, but the reader’s relationship to the card paints the canvas.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • The film paints a portrait of pioneering photojournalist Gerda Taro, the German-Jewish war photographer, anti-fascist and artist whose legacy has long been overshadowed.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of paints
Noun
  • Rivian plans further enhancements, including Sirius XM and Level 3 self-driving capabilities for Autonomy+ later this year.
    — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Our goal is earlier identification of needs, stronger prevention efforts and enhancements to our continuous quality improvement processes.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of enhancements
Verb
  • Hamilton let his signature braids down ahead of his race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which marks the seventh stop on the Formula 1 calendar this year.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • 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
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  • Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Definition of swags
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  • 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
Definition of diamonds
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“Appliqués.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliqu%C3%A9s. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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