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appliqué

[ap-li-key] / ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ /






applique


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But “The Listeners” holds together perfectly well without the Jungian appliqué.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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 • Apr. 1, 2024

Originally, the patterns were inspired by traditional body painting, translated into colorful textiles in reverse appliqué worn as panels on women’s blouses.

From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2022

The Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. sat with first lady Jill Biden, who had an embroidered appliqué of a sunflower, the country’s national flower, added to her blue dress.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2022

Noticeable progress in the arts of both quilting and appliqué was made during the Middle Ages in Spain.

From Quilts Their Story and How to Make Them by Webster, Marie D. (Marie Daugherty)




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