smocking

noun

Definition of smockingnext
as in needlepoint

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Recent Examples of smocking Colorful graduation dresses Elastic smocking hugs the bodice for a secure fit, while flutter sleeves and ruffles keep this dress cool and breezy. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 In addition to focusing on feminine touches, including ruffles, smocking and delicate straps, breathable fabrics help the brand stand out. — Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2026 Liu’s work often merges corsetry, delicate smocking, and floral motifs with a romantic yet subversive edge. — Essence, 4 Sep. 2025 Queen Letizia’s cotton gray blue midi dress featured a wide elastic waist, also known as smocking. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for smocking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smocking
  1. needlepoint
  2. crewel
  3. cross-stitch
  4. hemstitch
  5. needlework
Noun
  • Sea days excel at activities, from golf putting, and bridge games to needlepoint and trivia.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Along with his contributions to the film industry, Morpurgo was an accomplished needlepoint artist.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of needlepoint
Noun
  • Find these prints in tapestry, crewel work and cut velvet for the biggest impact.
    — Erin Hayes Burt, Dallas News, 13 June 2023
  • The client fell in love with a crewel fabric for the great room.
    — Celia Barbour, House Beautiful, 13 Dec. 2016
Definition of crewel
Noun
  • Bring lunch and a portable, non-messy handwork project — knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting, felting, and more — for an informal gathering of makers.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • For something a little more on the luxurious side, look no further than this cross-stitch quilt.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cross-stitch
Noun
  • For this place setting, Kate Goddard of Wild Sky Events paired a textured white charger with a silver crosshatch pattern, a white hemstitch napkin, and a handmade paper menu with dusty gray-blue calligraphy.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
Definition of hemstitch
Noun
  • The two styles are both hand-embroidered with a Japanese anemone floral on linen, recalling the needlework and textile traditions of the Georgian era.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Olson’s works use quilts, needlework and fabric to explore themes of love, obsession, intimacy and vulnerability.
    — Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of needlework

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“Smocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smocking. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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