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
  • Feminine geometric openwork embroideries on powder-pink dresses and shorts and cashmere and silk knits reflected Kiton’s craftsmanship.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Her scrolled embroideries have since been described as tirades, rants, and screeds—no horses or cables, just the language pummeling the eye.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 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 company says models previously trained or improved using your information may still retain those improvements.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • If awarded funding, staff would evaluate and develop potential improvements for the 20 intersections within the high-injury network that have seen the highest number of crashes, according to a staff report.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of improvements
Verb
  • On the song, the singer-songwriter paints the picture of what happens when an ex’s new girl calls you up and asks for advice.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Drawing upon previously unpublished archival research, Merritt paints a compelling portrait of the multifaceted activist.
    — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of paints
Noun
  • Media support is equally comprehensive, offering apps like Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, and YouTube with 3D/VR enhancements, alongside Xbox Cloud Gaming.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Lopez had been sentenced in Los Angeles County to 29 years in prison for assault with a semiautomatic firearm with enhancements for street gang activity, inflicting great bodily injury and use of a firearm, officials said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhancements
Verb
  • The script, by Luke Davies, loosely braids three different timelines.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Nattiv skilfully braids together the key events that lead to Rita’s breakdown, with a breathtaking sense of tension across the flashbacks.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of braids
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
Definition of swags
Verb
  • However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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