How to Use brocade in a Sentence

brocade

noun
  • But this sparkling brocade coat turns that notion on its ear.
    — Jay Baldos, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Nov. 2017
  • Had enough of the heavy brocade and stucco found all around town?
    — Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2021
  • The shorts came in olive green, in leather, in suede, in lace, in metallic brocade.
    — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2017
  • Like this girl, who bought a $50 brocade dress then added a flower train.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 29 May 2019
  • Each of the seven lavish suites is swathed in damask, silk brocade and zellige.
    — Lindsay Cohn, ELLE Decor, 6 Mar. 2018
  • Thompson opted for a cupro-linen brocade dress with hip detail.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
  • The tables in the grand ballroom were covered with white brocade damask topped with white satin lace.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, kansascity, 22 Jan. 2018
  • The full skirt was made from the weighty brocade cloth typically used for a kimono obi.
    — The New York Times, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2018
  • As for the men, there was plenty of ornate, brocade jackets and suits in the early bunch.
    — Leanne Italie, ajc, 4 Apr. 2022
  • Gabriella looked fab in a plunging black gown, while Liam sported a black brocade tux.
    — Leah Campano, Seventeen, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Most men wear black tuxedos, but in past years, some have been spotted in velvet or brocade jackets.
    — Emily Selter, Town & Country, 2 Dec. 2016
  • The looks were layered with jackets in leather, brocade and animal print.
    — CNN Money, 27 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • Red brocades and royal paintings adorn high walls of the Marschallin’s bedroom.
    — Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The Brant boys, ever-rich in brocade suiting, looking through lace.
    — Sarah Bray, Town & Country, 13 Apr. 2015
  • The shorts may have added a little fun, but the metallic brocade was what popped in all those step and repeat pictures.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2017
  • All have a soft gray color palette, offset by wood and gold accents and brocade fabrics.
    — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Block heel booties in a rusty brown hue, brocade ballet flats and velvet pumps are all fabulous footwear styles to rock this fall.
    — Kami Phillips, PEOPLE.com, 13 July 2017
  • Gim is written with the radical for gold; its root means cloth and describes brocade threaded with gold.
    — Michael W. Clune, Harper’s Magazine , 10 Apr. 2023
  • The brocade kamuro, which erupts into golden dust and shimmers down slowly, takes up the bulk of the sky.
    — Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2022
  • It is paired with a sequins sheet holographic bustier to reflect the nine colours of ikat weave that the brocade is set in.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Vibrant colors popped up in pieces such as the emerald one-shoulder brocade dress or the marigold pleated satin skirt.
    — Phoebe Robinson, ELLE, 13 Feb. 2023
  • With the holidays come time for local Madrigal groups to dust off their brocade robes and tune their pipes.
    — Kimberly Fornek, chicagotribune.com, 3 Dec. 2019
  • The red brocade bodice, which remains preserved in excellent detail, would have been worn with sleeves over a skirt.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Her brother Richard, one of the movers, walked by carrying a brocade footstool.
    — Washington Post, 28 June 2021
  • Meghan chose a beautiful metallic brocade dress for the occasion, paired with a cream coat, rose gold clutch, and nude heels.
    — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, 5 Mar. 2019
  • Ron Yarbrough's tartan pants were en pointe, while others used black as a backdrop for brocade, charm bracelets, sparkle and more.
    — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 18 Jan. 2018
  • Monroe looked every bit the movie star while lounging on a white satin sheet and a white fur coat in a red brocade evening gown with spaghetti straps.
    — Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2022
  • The dress featured brown brocade detailing over nude mesh fabric and a tulle mermaid-style lower skirt.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Sequins, shimmer, and fabrics like velvet and brocade are very much encouraged this time of year.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025

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