FANCYWORK Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

fancywork

noun

Definition of fancywork

as in embroidery

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Noun

The look by Jacquemus took on an elegant vibe, with black sheer fabric and detailed embroidery comprising a flowy, floor-length gown.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
The garment featured sheer lace sections as well as gold embroidery against a black backdrop.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of embroidery

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Board members voted Tuesday to release a report detailing the investigation into Hill, including the process, lessons learned and recommended improvements, by the end of September.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
So your improvement is about four to five times bigger than what the average participant in our study gained.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of improvement

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Kia's base model can feel a bit barebones, but upper trims feature plenty of creature comforts and tech enhancements that improve its driving and ownership experience.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
At the event, before Rothenberg triumphantly clarinet-riffed with recordings of sperm whales and humpbacks, Joe Valle, of Nonhuman Teachers, interviewed Nollman, with career-retrospective audiovisual enhancement.

— Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of enhancement

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Veterinary care, training, enrichment and downtime happen largely outside public view, while social media offers a glimpse of the dog behind the title.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
The achievement proves that a single electromagnetic method can handle both exhaust fuel recycling and raw material enrichment for future fusion power plants.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 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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