Definitions
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- noun art a
decorative design made bycutting pieces ofmaterial andapplying them to the surface of another for decoration. - verb transitive, art to
decorate something in this way
Etymologies
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Examples
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So I did a central block in applique with Olivia's name (it has one curve!) and piano keys to the outside.
Archive 2007-01-01 katelnorth 2007
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So I did a central block in applique with Olivia's name (it has one curve!) and piano keys to the outside.
Nesting Row Robin, rows 3 & 4 katelnorth 2007
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Ford's stylists seem to have worked overtime to mitigate this situation by frantically adding numerous "character lines" on the hood and side panels, bumpers that look like they were sawed-off at strange angles, and a silly plastic "applique" on the front fender.
Ford Focus: Getting 2007
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She closed the show with two hideous applique dresses in green and pink that left me disappointed and utterly unimpressed.
Marissa Bronfman: Toronto Fashion Week: Fun Fashion and Glamorous Garb Rules the Runway Marissa Bronfman 2010
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The corseted bodice and full skirt both featured lace applique which was handmade by the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace, meaning that the dress was not wholly made within the grounds of Buckingham Place as was initially suggested.
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Sex toy with paint buildup and glass beads applique. photo © Jaime Rojo
Jaime Rojo & Steven Harrington: "F**k Art" Opens Wide at Museum Of Sex (NSFW) Jaime Rojo 2012
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Emilia: (in response to a suggestion that she wear a sweater that features some flower applique) NO.
Sugar And Spice And Everything Awesome | Her Bad Mother 2009
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Taking designs from quilting, rosemalling, applique and flat perspective folk art, Jim creates an intricate and colorful work of art that reflects our shared cultural heritage yet is unmistakably Jim Shore.
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I have some Indian style clothing I bought on Ebay, all beautiful colours and tons of embroidery and applique.
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If you make a mistake or cut a hole in your garment, sew an applique over it, like a rose or a sailing ship.
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