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Recent Examples of appliqué
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 July 2025
Johansson wore an ivory gown with miniature floral appliques across the entire gown.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 24 June 2025
Demonstrations include 360 degree designs, wool applique and French braid quilting.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
For the wedding, Patricia wore a floor-length gown with long sleeves, a scoop neckline, floral appliques and silk buttons running down the back.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Running a business My childhood is filled with memories of Mom working 10 to 12 hours a day, then coming home to the house that my father built, a wedding gown spread across her lap for hand-sewing appliques, beads and sequins.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Thomas wore a Trucker jacket covered in New York Yankees appliques.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
The gothic gown was embellished with intricate sequin detailing, emphasizing the lace floral appliques.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Everything from lace appliques to beading falls into this category.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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
Noun
Ciara arrived in a golden gown with gemstone appliques throughout.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 July 2025
Johansson wore an ivory gown with miniature floral appliques across the entire gown.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 24 June 2025
Demonstrations include 360 degree designs, wool applique and French braid quilting.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
For the wedding, Patricia wore a floor-length gown with long sleeves, a scoop neckline, floral appliques and silk buttons running down the back.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Running a business My childhood is filled with memories of Mom working 10 to 12 hours a day, then coming home to the house that my father built, a wedding gown spread across her lap for hand-sewing appliques, beads and sequins.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Thomas wore a Trucker jacket covered in New York Yankees appliques.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
The gothic gown was embellished with intricate sequin detailing, emphasizing the lace floral appliques.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Everything from lace appliques to beading falls into this category.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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
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These long-staple organic cotton sheet sets prove even the subtlest embellishments are worth getting right, showcasing delicate eyelets, hand-finished embroidery, and smooth, undulating edges.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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For her wedding ceremony, Kate wore a tulle, off-the-shoulder gown with her initials embroidered on it.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Her name embroidered in white across her bunk in Bubble Inn.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
Verb
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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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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
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Ratings As ever with modern-day viewing, ratings can paint a mixed picture.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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Those results are married to emails and interviews, and sometimes further testing – such as looking at supporting documentation – is necessary for painting a clearer picture.—
Jesse Silvertown,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Read on for the truth about washing your synthetic braiding hair and how to protect your scalp.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 July 2025
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Synthetic or natural hair extensions are then added and braided into the hair.—
Taylor Bryant,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
Verb
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All around me diamonds glitter from brown earlobes, gold watches flash against brown wrists.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Elevated, of course in true Beyoncé fashion, with a host of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and sparkling Christian Louboutin boots.—
Esther Newman,
refinery29.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Still another case involved a plan pushed by the city of Corpus Christi, Texas, to build a water desalination plant in a historically Black neighborhood already fringed by oil refineries and other industrial facilities.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
18 July 2025
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The surrounding sidewalks are fringed with gasping palms and packed tightly with bodies in capri pants and sleeveless sweaters.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
17 July 2025
Verb
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While the broccoli and scallions roast, place the salmon fillets on a plate and pat dry with paper towels.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
6 May 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
Cite this Entry
“Appliqué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliqu%C3%A9. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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