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Recent Examples of cross-stitch
ABC News, 9 Apr. 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
Nana taught me to cross-stitch and tat; Papa taught me how to hit a golf ball and drive a lawn mower.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 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
Appliqué, embroidery, embossing, printing, cross-stitch, patchwork and leather marquetry are among the many techniques that have been applied over the years to the Puzzle, itself a feat of artisanal engineering given its novel cuboid construction.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
The ring of cross-stitch Xs spins as the wearer moves the wrist while the central disc featuring the hands and Tiffany & Co. logo remained fixed.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Some embroider the logo into a small cross-stitch pendant for key chains.
—Fu Ting, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2018
Noun
Some embroider the logo into a small cross-stitch pendant for key chains.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 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
Nana taught me to cross-stitch and tat; Papa taught me how to hit a golf ball and drive a lawn mower.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 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
Appliqué, embroidery, embossing, printing, cross-stitch, patchwork and leather marquetry are among the many techniques that have been applied over the years to the Puzzle, itself a feat of artisanal engineering given its novel cuboid construction.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
The ring of cross-stitch Xs spins as the wearer moves the wrist while the central disc featuring the hands and Tiffany & Co. logo remained fixed.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Some embroider the logo into a small cross-stitch pendant for key chains.
—Fu Ting, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-stitch
Noun
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And Champagne meticulously sourced an impressive collection of rare vintage erotic needlepoint cushions from their French birthplace via Etsy.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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Heritage crafts like needlepoint, knitting, sewing, and embroidery are seeing a major resurgence, especially among younger makers.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The woman also showed off her customized hoodie featuring the Knicks logo and Bridges' name embroidered onto it.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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This year’s design is a soft, baby blue gown — paying homage to the color of the island’s original 1895 flag— embroidered with subtle motifs, including yellow taxi cabs, the Brooklyn bridge and the Puerto Rico’s national flower, the flor de maga.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Through her studies, Walker began traveling to source textiles, meeting women artisans who still practiced complex handcraft techniques passed down for generations, such as needlework, ikat dyeing and beading.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The weekly Social Stitching group welcomes anyone working on needlework or textile projects.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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This pair also features a stretchy knit upper that hugs your feet, plus a memory foam insole for cushioning.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Her breezy look featured flattering white jeans, a lightweight luxe knit, and the ultimate travel sneakers.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
Noun
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An embroidery needle, sometimes called a crewel needle.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2026
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There are mittens, hats and scarves, handbags, small woven rugs and wall décor, as well as paintings and framed, vintage crewel embroidery.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The offense finished 2-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left seven men on base.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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His home run tied the score at three apiece, and Tucker wasn’t finished.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Some stylists braid the natural hair, then wrap hair extensions around each braid, while others braid cornrows and crochet the faux locs onto the natural hair with a latch hook.—
Amira Rasool,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Their mom, Connie — a stay-at-home mother of five based in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin — says crocheting was always part of their everyday life.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cross-stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-stitch. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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