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Recent Examples of appliqué
Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
The actress selected a black velvet Rodarte gown featuring a plunging neckline and floral appliques.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Sep. 2024
There were gowns that slithered along the body — in a sheer, gauzy black chiffon with gold appliques, in shiny leather, and sequined silver with slits and straps.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Sydney Sweeney Coordinated with her co-star Ana de Armas once again, Sweeney wore a black velvet Alexander McQueen gown consisting of a plunging, cutout filled in with mesh and floral applique.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024
Fur, appliques and layered patchwork decorated other jean styles.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2024
As expected, flowers figured prominently in the collection: cascading like vines on a white tulle dresses; as appliques fashioned from feathers on a dress with glittering trellis details; and as a whiff of a print on a couple of strapless numbers.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Both pieces were embroidered with pastel floral appliques.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024
Ankle-skimming hems and trendy jean shorts (decorated with mouth and cigarettes appliques) were part of Caro Editions’ handcrafted collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 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
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The choreographer accessorized with layered necklaces, gold bangles and pumps featuring bow appliques.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
The actress selected a black velvet Rodarte gown featuring a plunging neckline and floral appliques.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Sep. 2024
There were gowns that slithered along the body — in a sheer, gauzy black chiffon with gold appliques, in shiny leather, and sequined silver with slits and straps.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Sydney Sweeney Coordinated with her co-star Ana de Armas once again, Sweeney wore a black velvet Alexander McQueen gown consisting of a plunging, cutout filled in with mesh and floral applique.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024
Fur, appliques and layered patchwork decorated other jean styles.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2024
As expected, flowers figured prominently in the collection: cascading like vines on a white tulle dresses; as appliques fashioned from feathers on a dress with glittering trellis details; and as a whiff of a print on a couple of strapless numbers.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Both pieces were embroidered with pastel floral appliques.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024
Ankle-skimming hems and trendy jean shorts (decorated with mouth and cigarettes appliques) were part of Caro Editions’ handcrafted collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 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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Fabrics, like the velvet and embroidery in the entrance hall, bring intimacy and warmth that pairs well with the dark lacquered walnut that has a mirror effect.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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Plus-size supermodel Ashley Graham made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut in a daring lace black bodysuit, matching lace robe and wings embellished with gold petal embroidery.Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024
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Wearing a long, dark coat embroidered with colorful flowers, Arnault greeted the likes of chef Jean Imbert, ballet star Hugo Marchand, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton executive Sidney Toledano and Dior’s newest recruit, managing director Benedetta Petruzzo.Miles Socha, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
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Popular on Variety The simple storyline is embroidered with detail that makes the early segments engaging.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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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
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He’s finally painted the town in the colors of his mother’s desperate dreams, but there will be no verbal acknowledgment of pride to drown out her final words of hate.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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Combining genetics with historical information and archeological evidence allows researchers to paint both a more complete and more accurate picture, and demonstrates how teamwork from different disciplines can unearth rich, complex stories.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Nazis used some of the same references, braiding environmental purity and racial purity.Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2024
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Like the popular boho style, pick-and-drop braids are created by braiding the hair and leaving the ends loose.Jessica Fields, Essence, 17 Oct. 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
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On the neck, two triangle diamonds the size of almonds sit between the collarbones, mirroring each other.Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2023
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Tucked at the base of a ridge of ragged, jagged bare rock and fringed by cattails, Ayer Lake is home for the endangered desert pupfish and the Gila topminnow.Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
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Gap campaign star Tyla made a strong case for neon yellow and fringe with her Area dress, which was just presented at New York Fashion Week.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2024
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Each morning at 3 AM Lopez is at the Fulton Fish Market and all his orders are at the restaurant kitchen by 7 AM to be weighed and cut up, scaled and filleted.John Mariani, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Well, that’s the view (neatly filleted by Andrew Roberts, Churchill’s finest contemporary biographer, National Review’s Mark Wright, and others) of Darryl Cooper, the podcaster recently interviewed by Tucker Carlson.Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Appliqué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliqu%C3%A9. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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