FANCYWORK Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

fancywork

noun

Definition of fancywork

as in embroidery

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Noun

The embroidery and lace details are so pretty and whimsical, yet feel a touch more understated than an all-over print.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 5 Aug. 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 embroidery

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Those weren’t the only aviation improvements to make headlines recently.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Martin noted the improvements would also enable the bridge to carry heavy-axle, modern freight cars weighing 286,000 when fully loaded; that has been a standard in the industry for several decades.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of improvement

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Wells asked the court to impose a sentencing enhancement that increased Kendall’s punishment to 50 years to life.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Wells argued for a sentence enhancement, and at the hearing on July 31, Kendall was sentenced to two consecutive sentences of 25 years to life.

— Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of enhancement

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Homeschool enrichment programs allow homeschooled students to participate in public school activities and learning part-time.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
At the same time, reusing existing material removes the need to mine fresh uranium or run isotopic enrichment plants for every new fuel batch.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of enrichment

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Scaffolding hid the Statue of the Republic’s gilt torso from sight.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Over the past month, however, the benchmark 10-year gilt yield has risen by around 19 basis points, while the longer-term 30-year gilt yield has added around 21 basis points, with both seeing choppy trade in the interim.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of gilt

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