APPLIQUÉS Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

appliqués 1 of 2

noun

plural of appliqué

as in embroideries

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verb

present tense third-person singular of appliqué

as in feathers

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Noun

Her scrolled embroideries have since been described as tirades, rants, and screeds—no horses or cables, just the language pummeling the eye.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
Her own granddaughter's baptism dress included embroideries copied from that dress.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026

Definition of embroideries

Noun

Generation 8 of the platform offers a strong torso, arms, and head on a wheeled platform, with significant improvements in manufacturability and sensor data.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Board members voted Tuesday to release a report detailing the investigation into Hill, including the process, lessons learned and recommended improvements, by the end of September.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of improvements

Noun

Kia's base model can feel a bit barebones, but upper trims feature plenty of creature comforts and tech enhancements that improve its driving and ownership experience.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Unlike previous versions of DLSS, which tend to improve performance and offer visual enhancements, DLSS 5 is designed primarily to make games look more realistic.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of enhancements

Verb

The book braids three distinct narratives of three generations of women living in Barcelona, all named Ramona, from the late nineteenth century, through the Spanish Civil War, and into the politically tumultuous 1960s.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Hamilton let his signature braids down ahead of his race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which marks the seventh stop on the Formula 1 calendar this year.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

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However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 May 2026

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