How to Use appliqué in a Sentence

appliqué

noun
  • The dress was made of satin with extensive lace appliques on the bodice and skirt.
    — Christina Prignano, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2018
  • The front crown features a fabric applique with custom art of your team.
    — Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Open thread work appliques extended above the bodice neckline and blend with the collar.
    — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 14 Feb. 2018
  • The appliques elevate the bag by adding a pop of texture and elegance.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Dern wore a floral dress that was a work of art, embellished with hundreds of cream floral appliques.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Maddie looked just like her mother as a teen, in an embellished gown with floral appliques.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The floor-length number was designed with a plunging V-neck, adorned with sparkling floral appliques.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
  • Full-volume was another key trend, with oversize appliques, bows, skirts and trains, many paired with big gems for balance.
    — Maane Khatchatourian, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023
  • The rich burgundy shade is perfect for winter, and the rose applique puts a romantic twist on a classic knit.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The speaker is Shirley McGuire on wool applique with a trunk show of more than 40 quilts.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2019
  • Dresses had floral appliques, while some fuller skirts were paired in a fresh way with coordinating shorts.
    — Rhonda Richford, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2019
  • The collection, with with brass and other metals, includes a table, chair, bar, applique and screen.
    — Damon Johnstun, oregonlive, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Paint your visage purple and sport this classic gold and green bodysuit, which comes with a cape, shorts, gloves and a diamond applique.
    — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Thumper’s is made with pale-peach crepe and decorated with velvet roses, clusters of pearls and rhinestone applique.
    — Good Housekeeping, 3 Sep. 2022
  • Wave and twisted seams and 3D butterfly appliques added even more dimension to pieces.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
  • With floral appliques, a cap sleeve and drop waist, the gown is absolutely stunning with a subtle bohemian vibe.
    — Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 May 2014
  • Her signature appliques shaped like kittens and flowers (for girls), boats and trains (for boys) manage to be smart, not saccharine.
    — Diane M. Bacha, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2017
  • Jenner even had time for date night with beau Travis Scott, pulling up to dinner in a latex, floral applique mini dress.
    — Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 19 Oct. 2022
  • While hats are de rigueur at royal weddings, most women opt for frilly fascinators with veils, embroidery and appliques.
    — Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Oct. 2018
  • Among the items on loan from Kazakhstan are gold animal forms inlaid with precious stones and gold applique used to decorate clothes.
    — Livia Gershon, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Aug. 2021
  • For heat transfer and iron-on appliques, there might not be a better option than the Cricut Easy Press 3.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2024
  • As the night kicked off Harvey, in an eye-popping teal blazer with gold appliques, quipped about his 2015 error.
    — Leora Arnowitz, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2019
  • The family is dressed in matching neutrals, with Brittany wearing a sheer maxi dress with floral appliques in the photos.
    — Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2023
  • The family was dressed in matching neutrals, with Brittany wearing a sheer maxi dress with floral appliques in the photos.
    — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2023
  • The family dressed in matching neutrals, with Brittany wearing a sheer maxi dress with floral appliques in the photos.
    — Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The straw bag also has brown leather accents, a leather applique Loewe logo on the front, and adjustable leather handles with two shoulder-length options.
    — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2023
  • Selena Gomez was a bombshell in Tiffany gems and an Oscar de la Renta sheer gown with a leafy cover of appliques.
    — Maane Khatchatourian, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Floral appliques accentuated the bust and the midriff portion of the piece styled by Thomas Christos her longtime stylist.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The gown was accented in gold appliques with lace, bugle beads and crystals with the bottom trimmed with bouillon gold lace and sprinkled with aurora borealis stones.
    — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 6 Feb. 2018
  • These looks were intricately created with excessive amounts of tulle, and some of them featured bows, floral appliques, and even metallic pieces of tinsel.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Sep. 2023

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