fancywork

noun

Definition of fancyworknext
as in embroidery

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  1. embroidery
  2. improvement
  3. gilt
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of embroidery
Noun
  • City leaders are focused on partnering with the Texas Department of Transportation to accomplish design and technology improvements along the RIM 620 corridor.
    Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has received another federal grant to make improvements through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of improvement
Noun
  • The yield on the benchmark 10-year gilt dipped less than a basis point at 4.312% by 7:30 a.m.
    Jenni Reid,Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
  • The yield on 2-year bonds, which in the U.K. are known as gilts, were over 6 basis points higher at 4.33% after rising by as much as 10 basis points.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of gilt
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