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Recent Examples of appliqué
Charna Flam, People.com, 24 June 2025
Demonstrations include 360 degree designs, wool applique and French braid quilting.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
For the wedding, Patricia wore a floor-length gown with long sleeves, a scoop neckline, floral appliques and silk buttons running down the back.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Running a business My childhood is filled with memories of Mom working 10 to 12 hours a day, then coming home to the house that my father built, a wedding gown spread across her lap for hand-sewing appliques, beads and sequins.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Thomas wore a Trucker jacket covered in New York Yankees appliques.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
The gothic gown was embellished with intricate sequin detailing, emphasizing the lace floral appliques.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Everything from lace appliques to beading falls into this category.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
From monogram pull tabs to a graphic LV applique on the shoe’s sides, in a rainbow of colors and patterns that range from metallic and velvet-effect leathers to sequin embroidery (for an edgy black-tie look) and technical satin.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
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
Johansson wore an ivory gown with miniature floral appliques across the entire gown.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 24 June 2025
Demonstrations include 360 degree designs, wool applique and French braid quilting.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
For the wedding, Patricia wore a floor-length gown with long sleeves, a scoop neckline, floral appliques and silk buttons running down the back.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Running a business My childhood is filled with memories of Mom working 10 to 12 hours a day, then coming home to the house that my father built, a wedding gown spread across her lap for hand-sewing appliques, beads and sequins.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Thomas wore a Trucker jacket covered in New York Yankees appliques.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
The gothic gown was embellished with intricate sequin detailing, emphasizing the lace floral appliques.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Everything from lace appliques to beading falls into this category.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
From monogram pull tabs to a graphic LV applique on the shoe’s sides, in a rainbow of colors and patterns that range from metallic and velvet-effect leathers to sequin embroidery (for an edgy black-tie look) and technical satin.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
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
Noun
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The summery style is made of Togo leather and finished off with silk embroidery by Dellaluna’s artisans.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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But, for me, Barthes’s writing was like the finest embroidery stitched in the air: only the author could see it.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Her name embroidered in white across her bunk in Bubble Inn.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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For her wedding ceremony, Kate wore a tulle, off-the-shoulder gown with her initials embroidered on it.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 July 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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But the numbers do not paint a true picture of his threat and potency.—
Max Mathews,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Whether an item is hand painted, or making the mistake of dulling one's knives from too much exposure to a dishwasher, following a few rules will maintain important culinary items.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
Verb
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For her second wedding in 1964, Elizabeth Taylor wore a marigold yellow chiffon baby doll dress — her hair braided down her back and strewn with flowers.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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What’s more, the braiding design creates an easy focal point for the eye to travel, which can add a layer of good storytelling to your space.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
21 June 2025
Verb
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All around me diamonds glitter from brown earlobes, gold watches flash against brown wrists.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Elevated, of course in true Beyoncé fashion, with a host of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and sparkling Christian Louboutin boots.—
Esther Newman,
refinery29.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Get in on the summer trend with this striped midi shirtdress, which has a five-button front, short puff sleeves with ruffled cuffs, a tiered skirt, and fringed neck ties.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Rock ledges, fringed with rockweed and knotted wrack, are visible at low tide.—
Robert Finch
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
Verb
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The consequence of bad relief pitching manifested itself in the postseason last year, when the New York Mets filleted Phillies relievers for 17 runs in 12 2/3 innings.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Branzino is filleted tableside, giving Truva some white tablecloth flare.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Appliqué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliqu%C3%A9. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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