Thesaurus results for CROSS-STITCH

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Definition of cross-stitch

as in needlepoint

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Recent Examples of cross-stitch

Noun

The ring is further enhanced with the now iconic alternating 18-karat yellow gold cross-stitch and straight-bar motif. — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 10 Feb. 2026 Anti-ICE sentiment is also being incorporated in various crafts, appearing in cross-stitch patterns, felted brooches and beaded bracelets. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026 Each wall is flanked by a checkerboard of products and the brand’s holiday gift boxes—each with a cross-stitch design that feels all at once new and nostalgic. — Shanna Shipin, Allure, 17 Dec. 2025 It’s finished with three-quarter-length sleeves and a cross-stitch inset at the neckline. — Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cross-stitch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-stitch

Noun

From ghostly needlepoint pillows to pumpkin patch candles, cozy throw blankets, outdoor decor, coffee mugs, serving bowls, and more, these Halloween picks are perfect for welcoming the new season in style.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
Sea days excel at activities, from golf putting, and bridge games to needlepoint and trivia.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of needlepoint

Verb

Channel your inner fashion designer by choosing from the 19 color options, selecting two to three initials to embroider on the bag, and customizing the color of your monogram with one of 13 color options, creating a one-of-a-kind design.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2026
Among the most memorable ensembles were a black gown with a skeletal rib cage embroidered across the torso and a floral cape paired with a cathedral-like headdress, injecting funerary imagery into Michele’s signature maximalism.

— Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of embroider

Noun

If someone spots the morality police approaching, English lessons are wiped from the whiteboard in seconds, and notebooks are replaced with needlework.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026
The two styles are both hand-embroidered with a Japanese anemone floral on linen, recalling the needlework and textile traditions of the Georgian era.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026