appliqué
1 of 2noun
ap·pli·qué ˌa-plə-ˈkā 
: a cutout decoration fastened to a larger piece of material
appliqué
2 of 2verb
appliquéd; appliquéing
transitive verb
: to apply (something, such as a decoration or ornament) to a larger surface : overlay
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Good Housekeeping, 3 Sep. 2022 Bryce shared a carousel of photos from the special day on her Instagram, with one picture showing her posing alongside her sister in her ethereal blush bridal gown with lace applique. Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 All are hand engraved in gold applique and painted. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 26 July 2022 The watch aligned with that period is the Grand sphinx de Tanis, which features the sphinx, a royal symbol, in a carved gold applique. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 May 2022 Bryce shared a carousel of photos from the special day on her Instagram on Tuesday, with one picture showing her posing alongside her sister in her ethereal blush bridal gown with lace applique. Dan Heching, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2022 Paloma Elsesser Model Paloma Elsesser stunned in a light lavender Coach look that consisted of a full-torso strapless corset and a sheer matching skirt with feminine applique. Seventeen, 4 May 2022 Participants will learn how to make quilt squares using applique on fabric, without sewing and will each create a quilt square with fabric, paper, paint and glue, to take home and to add to a group quilt. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2022 The front crown features a fabric applique with custom art of your team. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 1 Oct. 2021 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 See More
Noun
Thumper’s is made with pale-peach crepe and decorated with velvet roses, clusters of pearls and rhinestone applique. Good Housekeeping, 3 Sep. 2022 Bryce shared a carousel of photos from the special day on her Instagram, with one picture showing her posing alongside her sister in her ethereal blush bridal gown with lace applique. Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 All are hand engraved in gold applique and painted. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 26 July 2022 The watch aligned with that period is the Grand sphinx de Tanis, which features the sphinx, a royal symbol, in a carved gold applique. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 May 2022 Bryce shared a carousel of photos from the special day on her Instagram on Tuesday, with one picture showing her posing alongside her sister in her ethereal blush bridal gown with lace applique. Dan Heching, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2022 Paloma Elsesser Model Paloma Elsesser stunned in a light lavender Coach look that consisted of a full-torso strapless corset and a sheer matching skirt with feminine applique. Seventeen, 4 May 2022 Participants will learn how to make quilt squares using applique on fabric, without sewing and will each create a quilt square with fabric, paper, paint and glue, to take home and to add to a group quilt. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2022 The front crown features a fabric applique with custom art of your team. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 1 Oct. 2021 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 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
borrowed from French, past participle of appliquer "to put on, apply," going back to Old French apliquier "to put to use, utilize in a certain way," borrowed from Latin applicāre "to bring into contact (with), situate near, bring to bear (on), make applicable or relevant (to)" — more at apply
Note: French appliqué is apparently not recorded with the specific sense of the English word in the eighteenth or nineteenth century; see discussion s.v. in the Oxford English Dictionary, third edition.
Verb
derivative of appliqué entry 1
First Known Use
Noun
1763, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1864, in the meaning defined above
appliqués 1 of 2
noun
as in embroideries
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- embroideries
- embossments
- enhancements
- ruffles
- improvements
- enrichments
- glitters
- flounces
- flourishes
- fancyworks
- furbelows
- filigrees
- ornaments
- figures
- furnishings
- gilts
- trims
- embellishments
- patterns
- adornments
- decorations
- apparels
- designs
- fineries
- frostings
- ornamentations
- bedizenments
- garnitures
- fripperies
- trappings
- embellishers
- bells and whistles
- chichis
- garnishes
- regalia
- fal-lals
- caparisons
- garnishments
- beautifiers
- frills
- blazonries
- bric-a-brac
- emblazonries
- doodads
- frou-frous
- froufrous
- foofaraws
- setoffs
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- scars
- stains
- blemishes
- spots
- blots
- disfigurements
- defacements
appliqués
2 of 2verb
as in ribbons
Synonyms & Similar Words
- ribbons
- filigrees
- garlands
- jewels
- braids
- feathers
- frills
- swags
- embroiders
- paints
- fillets
- flounces
- wreathes
- gilds
- diamonds
- fringes
- furbelows
- laces
- gems
- pearls
- figures
- hangs
- impearls
- ornaments
- bosses
- drapes
- festoons
- chases
- redecorates
- garnishes
- traps
- redoes
- trims
- dresses
- brightens
- embosses
- decorates
- graces
- adorns
- embellishes
- decks
- accessorizes
- freshens
- arrays
- smartens
- beautifies
- caparisons
- dresses up
- bedecks
- blazons
- enriches
- bedizens
- glitzes (up)
- spruces (up)
- tricks (out)
- fancifies
- emblazes
- gussies up
- dolls up
- does up
- pretties (up)
- fancies up
- does
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- scars
- mars
- disfigures
- displays
- defaces
- strips
- spoils
- simplifies
- blemishes
- reveals
- streamlines
- denudes
- bares
- exposes
- uncovers
- dismantles
- divests
- uglifies