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Recent Examples of appliqué
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2025
The Italian haute couture house—currently at the helm of new creative director Lorenzo Serafini—integrated a number of feminine details such as open necklines, floral appliques and lace adornments into its fall ready-to-wear 2025 presentation.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The only difference between the two mirrors are the kind of appliques that hang on the trim of the mirror.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
Indeed, sweaters are now graced with prints, appliques, and bow motifs that lend themselves to the imagination (case in point: Ralph Lauren’s iconic Polo Bear flaunts earrings, glam lashes, and a silk charmeuse jacket on the brand’s holiday sweater this year).
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
The rapper paired the blue jeans with a blazer adorned with paisley appliques, white tank and a cowboy hat.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
The dress has a basque-style waist, decorative pearl beading, delicate lace appliques and a scoop-back neckline with 21 buttons.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
The idea is how collectibles and crafts inspire embellishments, including charms, handcrafted appliques, travel badges and unique brooches.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
The choreographer accessorized with layered necklaces, gold bangles and pumps featuring bow appliques.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Sarah Bray, ELLE Decor, 21 Mar. 2014
Haehlen, who has Down syndrome, smiles wide and twirls her skirt, revealing how intricately it’s appliqued with sequined, floral explosions of color.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
The antithesis of timid, Alessandro Michele at Gucci appliques hats, tops and jeans with motifs like bats, cats, bugs and wolves that make Ralph Lauren’s polo pony seem like a meek flea.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 27 Sep. 2017
Noun
Moretti is meant to be sleek and ominous, but his costumes look cheap—ill-fitting velvet suits with beaded appliques that seem more crafty than couture.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2025
The Italian haute couture house—currently at the helm of new creative director Lorenzo Serafini—integrated a number of feminine details such as open necklines, floral appliques and lace adornments into its fall ready-to-wear 2025 presentation.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The only difference between the two mirrors are the kind of appliques that hang on the trim of the mirror.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
Indeed, sweaters are now graced with prints, appliques, and bow motifs that lend themselves to the imagination (case in point: Ralph Lauren’s iconic Polo Bear flaunts earrings, glam lashes, and a silk charmeuse jacket on the brand’s holiday sweater this year).
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
The rapper paired the blue jeans with a blazer adorned with paisley appliques, white tank and a cowboy hat.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
The dress has a basque-style waist, decorative pearl beading, delicate lace appliques and a scoop-back neckline with 21 buttons.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
The idea is how collectibles and crafts inspire embellishments, including charms, handcrafted appliques, travel badges and unique brooches.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
The choreographer accessorized with layered necklaces, gold bangles and pumps featuring bow appliques.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
An eggplant placemat is appliqued with a border of coral and paired with Leotine's Chopstick monogram for an unforgettable table bathed in color.
—Sarah Bray, ELLE Decor, 21 Mar. 2014
Haehlen, who has Down syndrome, smiles wide and twirls her skirt, revealing how intricately it’s appliqued with sequined, floral explosions of color.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
The antithesis of timid, Alessandro Michele at Gucci appliques hats, tops and jeans with motifs like bats, cats, bugs and wolves that make Ralph Lauren’s polo pony seem like a meek flea.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 27 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appliqué
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Spring Trend #3: Back In The Garden of Embellishments The revival of embellishments and crafty details like macrame, appliqués, and botanical embroidery is a strong indication that a more playful and vibrant season is upon us.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The lightweight top features light embroidery around the neckline that adds gorgeous texture, and ruffles around the sleeves are a subtle detail that elevates the shirt to the next level.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Whether in silk, embroidered, in Lurex, or covered in glitter and sequins, socks were everywhere — from Miu Miu to Valentino to Rabanne.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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In his Facebook profile picture, the fighter is seen in fatigues embroidered with what appears to be HTS insignia.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Here’s a peek at the new flavors and some of the ingredients that inspired them: Lemon curd & whey This light and citrusy flavor uses whey as a substitute for lemon juice to make lemon curd that ribbons throughout the ice cream base.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
24 May 2023
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Introduce the color in small doses: a throw on the couch, ribbon on a wreath, trim around a lampshade, or even gift wrap on the packages.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Nov. 2022
Verb
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Words spoken by a therapist who encouraged her to paint as a way to heal.—
Devan Díaz,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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Although generally painted as having underperformed in Ukraine, Russia's air force would still be formidable.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Instead, think about braiding the hair, putting it in a ponytail or adding special items, like Mardi Gras decorations.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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With similar volume, Janet Jackson’s honey afro was braided back with a red gel manicure to complement her gold accents.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The material is a synthetic form of aluminum oxide, one of the hardest substances second only to diamond.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 Dec. 2024
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Mali has other natural resources that Moroccan industries could eye for extraction, such as gold, uranium, iron ore, and possibly diamonds. FROM FEZ TO TIMBUKTU Only time will tell whether Morocco’s relationship with Mali will be that of an equal partner or a satellite.—
Vish Sakthivel,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2014
Verb
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The hotel’s beach club, with loungers shaded by palapa umbrellas and a shoreline fringed with palm trees, feels like a French Polynesian getaway, thanks to its Mediterranean flair and tropical atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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The water was a blur of teal fringed with rusty shadows, darkening, about twenty feet below, to a sickly emerald.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Fish are electronically stunned unconscious and bled out, then cooled again and filleted mechanically.—
Bill Kearney,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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Vegetables are uprooted from the ground, fish filleted, water fetched from a well.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Appliqué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliqu%C3%A9. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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