FANCYWORK Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

fancywork

noun

Definition of fancywork

as in embroidery

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Noun

The body-contouring gown was transparent from its high neck to its hem, with long sleeves and intricately worked floral embroidery blooming over the bust, navel, hips, and thighs.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Other paintings and drawings are reproduced through embroidery, embossing and enameled charms, which adorn decorative chains.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of embroidery

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However, the announcement does not provide quantified figures for cost savings, production-time reductions or improvements in battery performance.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The city also approved an agreement last year for the developer to fund improvements on 40 parking spaces in existing lots.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of improvement

Noun

Funding for the project is included in the city’s operating and maintenance budget under community enhancement funds, according to the staff report.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Masons, carvers and conservators all work towards the preservation and enhancement and even creation of heritage, but as experience and knowledge grows so a gradual almost imperceptible transition occurs.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of enhancement

Noun

Pairing meals with physical activity and other enrichment turns a site that once served only a summer meal into a place children want to visit and spend time.

— Tim Grailer, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
An additional study could open the door to enrichment of uranium of up to 20%.

— Chris Boccia, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of enrichment

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But those governments are being disciplined into restraint; in London, the gilt market is effectively writing the next budget.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
This is the grandmother of galleries with more than 2,300 paintings spanning the 13th to the 19th centuries, many in glorious gilt frames on fabulous flock wallpaper.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of gilt

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