Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

These are made out of colorful brushed fleece with quirky appliques on top, like an orange fox stretched across two slippers. Popular Science, "Slippers that make your life instantly cozier," 14 Jan. 2020

Dresses had floral appliques, while some fuller skirts were paired in a fresh way with coordinating shorts. Rhonda Richford, The Hollywood Reporter, "Paris Fashion Week: Valentino Turns Up the Volume With Starry Front Row," 30 Sep. 2019

As the night kicked off Harvey, in an eye-popping teal blazer with gold appliques, quipped about his 2015 error. Leora Arnowitz, USA TODAY, "Miss Universe 2019: Steve Harvey mixes up two contestant again thanks to teleprompter flub," 9 Dec. 2019

The Katy Perry Collections label no longer features either the Rue Face slip-on loafer or the Ora Face block-heel sandal on its website, which featured metal appliques imitating eyes and nose plus exaggerated red lips on the upper part of the shoes. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, "The worst fashion missteps of 2019, from bullet-hole hoodies to Gucci's straightjacket," 26 Nov. 2019

Makeup artist, Samantha Lau took the 23-year-old’s eyelids to another dimension with 3-D star appliques and the galactic glamour would have even given Euphoria’s Maddy a run for her money. Jennifer Ford, Essence, "Herieth Paul's Halloween Makeup Is Out Of This World," 28 Oct. 2019

In product photos, Barbie wears a long black gown with a trumpet-style bottom, covered in a colorful floral pattern, skull detailing and butterfly appliques. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, "Day of the Dead Barbie Will Reportedly Be Released Ahead of Mexican Holiday — Here's Where to Buy," 9 Sep. 2019

Skeletal lines in silk pique applique, in an ultramarine blue inspired by a painting by the post-war French nouveau realist Yves Klein, adorned the front, from just below the neck to just above the hem. Washington Post, "Actress Jessica Hecht’s Emmy night comes down to the dress," 16 Sep. 2019

The speaker is Shirley McGuire on wool applique with a trunk show of more than 40 quilts. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Brother Benno’s plans luau fundraiser," 8 July 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: 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, "The Personalized Touch Your Dinner Table Needs," 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, "Creative Growth’s special needs clients seize the limelight at fashion show," 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, "Statement Clothes for Men Who Don’t Like Statement Clothes," 27 Sep. 2017

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