FANCYWORK Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

fancywork

noun

Definition of fancywork

as in embroidery

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Noun

In 1989 Pearson cofounded the fashion brand Easton Pearson with fellow designer Pamela Easton, which focused on circular fashion through textiles and hand embroidery.

— Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
Rebecca Udall's brand has caught our attention because of the bedding's delicate scalloped edges, ornate embroidery, and elegant designs that make sleep feel a little more luxurious.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of embroidery

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The California congressman said there need to be congressional hearings on the cause of the technical issue and what improvements should be enacted to avoid similar future outages.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
District 204 is currently undergoing a major facilities overhaul, after voters in 2024 approved a proposal from the district to sell up to $420 million in bonds to pay for building improvements.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of improvement

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Councilwoman Willis has been a tough negotiator, challenging us to work with the City of Dallas transportation department to identify and fund meaningful traffic enhancements.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Greenfield resident Donald William Breeden was arrested and booked into Monterey County Jail on two counts of murder with criminal street gang enhancements, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of enhancement

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Turner was hardly alone among artists in devoting the same intensity of care to the enrichment of a painting that others give to the rearing of a child.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
Construction on a new dedicated enrichment plant will kick off in 2029, with the first new cascades going live in 2032 and additional capacity rolling out through 2036.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of enrichment

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From the 20th century is a 1933 copper and gilt sculpture by California modernist artist Sargent Claude Johnson.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
This has prompted investors to reevaluate the interest rate trajectory of the Bank of England, providing upward momentum for UK gilt yields.

— , CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of gilt

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