appliqué
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Gallina, 75, was clad in a floor-length dark green striped appliqué jacket and clutching a paper ticket when she declared the Olympics to be a nuisance that has “nothing to do with Milan’s essence.”
According to the report, the “cosmetic applique” along with the exterior of the trunk bed trim may have not been installed correctly, which could cause the trim to become loose or separate altogether.
From Los Angeles Times
Therefore, you’ll discover suits with appliqué dot patches and frayed edges as well as dog-tag necklaces and sophisticated wire broaches on mini Scottish kilt pins.
From Los Angeles Times
Full of the emotion of the evening, she held it together in soft pastel knits and floret applique tops and dresses that epitomized femininity.
From Seattle Times
Artist Ken Gun Min uses a tiny needle to applique his canvases, which he treats with gesso and Japanese bookbinding glue.
From Los Angeles Times
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