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noun

Definition of appliquénext
as in embroidery

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verb

as in to embroider

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Recent Examples of appliqué
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 brand offers a slew of other tools and products, including a brush handle for precise polish application, detail brushes, nail care serums, and, of course, its wide array of press-on nails and appliques. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Another standout was a cornflower blue skirt, appliqued with little figures of Romeo and Juliet and intricate trailing roses, which was gifted to the Queen on her visit to Ottawa, Canada, in 1951. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for appliqué
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appliqué
  1. embroidery
  2. embroider
  3. ribbon
  4. paint
  5. braid
  6. diamond
  7. fringe
  8. fillet
Noun
  • Chikankari is a delicate embroidery technique that goes back to the 17th century, when the Mughal empress Nur Jahan introduced it to India.
    — Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to standard lettering, Kassatex has a menu of fun embroidery decals that can sit alongside monograms, including a lighthouse motif, delicate bow designs, and even a martini glass to turn tub time into a party.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of embroidery
Verb
  • This was distinguished from a bedsheet by being of a thinner material, often embroidered.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The dogs played such a significant role in the King and Camilla’s lives that the latter had a sketch of her dogs embroidered on her coronation dress along with the names of her children and grandchildren.
    — Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of embroider
Verb
  • Mesquite and acacia trees ribbon the lower elevations, while Douglas firs and ponderosa pine line the upper reaches.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
  • Eager to make connections with important people, Kapoor invited mayors to ribbon cuttings and doled outmore than $100,000 in campaign checks from corporate accounts, about half of which went to a political committee supporting a losing candidate in this November’s Miami Beach mayoral race.
    — Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
Definition of ribbon
Verb
  • Be sure to plan at least one evening on-property to catch the sunset, when the mountains are painted in shades of pink and purple before giving way to a sky filled with twinkling stars.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • As the back-to-school shopping season winds down, retail sales data and several consumer surveys paint a picture of shoppers who are being impacted by higher costs, are more cautious with their spending and dealing with more stress.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of paint
Verb
  • Hair braiding 101 Armed with a glass of cold liquid courage and an arsenal of hair elastics and barrettes, dads paired up with one of Strands Aveda’s stylists to learn their daughter’s hairstyle of choice.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Her glossy hair, braided into two plaits, hung down over her shoulders in a style unusual for young girls these days.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of braid
Verb
  • The timeless design features diamond floral clusters topped with large drop pearls, creating a look that feels both regal and wearable for any occasion.
    — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 June 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 diamond
Verb
  • Castelo Ventoso is up a long dirt track fringed with cork trees.
    — Lucy Gillmore, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026
  • This spot, littered in condom wrappers and fringed by jungle, is familiar to her.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of fringe
Verb
  • Does getting filleted by deadly shards of glass figure into your summer plans?
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
  • The fish is filleted and frozen, and food banks and schools have to come to Portland to pick it up.
    — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 May 2026
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