appliquéd; appliquéing
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 May 2024
The spring/summer 2024 collections leaned into hyperrealism through the use of artistic prints and appliques on ready-to-wear.
—Kendall Becker, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2024
Opt for frilly mesh socks that feature bows, pearls, or floral appliques for a whimsical touch to cap off your look.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 14 June 2024
Floral appliques framed Emporio Armani’s gray jean jacket.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 July 2024
Tesla service will apply adhesion promoter and pressure sensitive tape or replace missing applique as necessary, free of charge.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Atop their eyes, models wore colorful appliques in shades of pastel blue, purple, and pink, trimmed with curly fabric meant to resemble those blinking doll lashes of yore, a la a '60s Blythe doll all dressed up.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 July 2024
Oscar de la Renta’s Net-a-Porter exclusive white mini with the brand’s signature applique is sure to be a hit amongst brides this season.
—Anny Choi, Vogue, 2 July 2024
One half of the Mowry twins, Tia, wore a lovely black sheer dress with floral appliques throughout it.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 1 July 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
Actress Kerry Washington wore a purple velvet plunging neckline dress with rich light and dark purple appliques cascading down the train of her dress.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 May 2024
The spring/summer 2024 collections leaned into hyperrealism through the use of artistic prints and appliques on ready-to-wear.
—Kendall Becker, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2024
Opt for frilly mesh socks that feature bows, pearls, or floral appliques for a whimsical touch to cap off your look.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 14 June 2024
Floral appliques framed Emporio Armani’s gray jean jacket.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 July 2024
Tesla service will apply adhesion promoter and pressure sensitive tape or replace missing applique as necessary, free of charge.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Atop their eyes, models wore colorful appliques in shades of pastel blue, purple, and pink, trimmed with curly fabric meant to resemble those blinking doll lashes of yore, a la a '60s Blythe doll all dressed up.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 July 2024
Oscar de la Renta’s Net-a-Porter exclusive white mini with the brand’s signature applique is sure to be a hit amongst brides this season.
—Anny Choi, Vogue, 2 July 2024
One half of the Mowry twins, Tia, wore a lovely black sheer dress with floral appliques throughout it.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 1 July 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
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appliqué
1 of 2 noun
ap·pli·qué
ˌap-lə-ˈkā 
: a cutout decoration fastened to a larger piece of material
appliqué
2 of 2 verb
appliquéd; appliquéing
: to apply an appliqué to a larger surface
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