1
: a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
2
: a fabric characterized by raised designs
brocade
transitive verb
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In the grand room, with marble arches and gold brocade drapes, O’Rourke invited each student to offer a public comment from a podium.
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Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 30 July 2024
And rather than heavy taffetas and floral brocades, opt for breezy linen or cotton styles in floral prints.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 14 June 2024
The musician, whose real name is Colson Baker, dressed up in an all-black, satin suit with brocade detailing, plus piles of jewelry including statement earrings, a bracelet and rings.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
Floral looks ranged from ultra-romantic with brocade and toile de jouy to more psychedelic with boho ‘60s and ‘70s references.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 2 July 2024
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Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 30 July 2024
And rather than heavy taffetas and floral brocades, opt for breezy linen or cotton styles in floral prints.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 14 June 2024
The musician, whose real name is Colson Baker, dressed up in an all-black, satin suit with brocade detailing, plus piles of jewelry including statement earrings, a bracelet and rings.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
Floral looks ranged from ultra-romantic with brocade and toile de jouy to more psychedelic with boho ‘60s and ‘70s references.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 2 July 2024
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“Brocade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brocade. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
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brocade
noun
bro·cade
brō-ˈkād 
: a cloth with a raised design woven into it
brocaded
adjective
-ˈkād-əd
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