FANCYWORK Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

fancywork

noun

Definition of fancywork

as in embroidery

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Noun

The collection was heavy on embellishments, with embroidery, crystals, bows, pearls and sequins decorating miniskirts, capri pants, jackets and more.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Wedding gowns are couture pieces that require many hours to craft thanks to their intricate layers, beading, embroidery, and bodice construction.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of embroidery

Noun

Phase one will cover improvements to common areas as well as unit amenities, according to the bond documents.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Included in the recent makeover are improvements to the labor and delivery unit, the obstetric recovery area and ultrasound room.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of improvement

Noun

Orographic enhancement on the windward side contributed to these extreme amounts.

— Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The team Jon-Eric Sullivan is building is about 10 legitimate NFL players away from having a respectable roster, and have $16 million in cap space to use for enhancements to the roster.

— Omar Kelly August 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of enhancement

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For students learning online, Darren Harper, the lead academic and enrichment counselor at Crimson Global Academy, says to invest in a quality headset.

— Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 2026
Peekachu, for example, has a nonfunctional right eye, while Secord enjoys moving enrichment items around the habitat with her mouth.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 13 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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