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Wondering how to use Applique in a sentence? Below are 6 example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as sewing or stitchery.

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Applique in a sentence

Related words

Applique | Appliqués | Appliquéd

Applique meaning

Alternative spelling of applique.

Synonyms of Applique

sewing stitchery decorate adorn grace ornament embellish beautify

Related words

Other words often associated with Applique or its synonyms:

deck change modify alter needlework needlecraft honor aggrandize handicraft fit ameliorate embroider

Using Applique

  • The main meaning on this page is: Alternative spelling of applique.
  • Useful related words include: sewing, stitchery, decorate, adorn.
  • In the example corpus, applique often appears in combinations such as: and applique.

Context around Applique

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 20.7 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 3 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 6 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

adapted 1× fabric 1× floral 1× obsession 1× felt 1×

Often after:

techniques 1× resting 1× coat 1× work 1×

Sentence patterns with Applique

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

and floral applique that create 1× embroidery and applique 1× had adapted applique techniques to 1× matching fabric applique resting on 1× the obsession applique coat made 1× with felt applique work or 1× work and applique by the 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

men and warrior 1× the body hugging 1× the obsession applique 1× the quilt features 1× though they learned 1× we love the 1×

Common sentence endings:

a lasting impression 1× embroidery and applique 1× metal golden plaques 1× mode of expression 1× of the chest 1× summer 2016 collection 1×

Words around Applique

Just before it in the word index:

appling 16 applin 2 applies 1.634 appliers 3 applier 3 applieddoi 2

Just after it in the word index:

apploff 3 applovin 22 apply 5.691 applyboard 5 applying 1.727 appmon 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaba 10 aafc 10 aaib 10 aalbers 10 abbate 10 abbesses 10

Corpus analysis for Applique

  • In this selection, "applique" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 20.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, adapted, fabric, floral, techniques, resting and coat stand out and add context to how "applique" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include and floral applique that create and embroidery and applique. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "applique" sits close to words such as aaba, aafc and aaib, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with applique

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

The quilt features a number of needlecraft techniques including knitting, sewing, embroidery and applique. (14 words)

Men and warrior women wore tunics, often embroidered, adorned with felt applique work, or metal (golden) plaques. (17 words)

The ‘obsession applique coat’, made from metallic faux leather, beads and sequins, was part of the ‘Sincerely Yours’ spring/summer 2016 collection. (22 words)

Longer example sentences

Though they learned both pieced work and applique; by the 1870s they had adapted applique techniques to create a uniquely Hawaiian mode of expression. (24 words)

The body-hugging knee-length dress featured an asymmetrical hemline, flounced sleeves, and a matching fabric applique resting on one side of the chest. (24 words)

We love the dramatic mermaid silhouette that flatters her figure, but it’s the embellishment and floral applique that create a lasting impression. (23 words)

Example sentences (6)

Though they learned both pieced work and applique; by the 1870s they had adapted applique techniques to create a uniquely Hawaiian mode of expression.

The body-hugging knee-length dress featured an asymmetrical hemline, flounced sleeves, and a matching fabric applique resting on one side of the chest.

The quilt features a number of needlecraft techniques including knitting, sewing, embroidery and applique.

We love the dramatic mermaid silhouette that flatters her figure, but it’s the embellishment and floral applique that create a lasting impression.

The ‘obsession applique coat’, made from metallic faux leather, beads and sequins, was part of the ‘Sincerely Yours’ spring/summer 2016 collection.

Men and warrior women wore tunics, often embroidered, adorned with felt applique work, or metal (golden) plaques.

Common combinations with applique

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "applique" in a sentence?
An example: "Though they learned both pieced work and applique; by the 1870s they had adapted applique techniques to create a uniquely Hawaiian mode of expression." This page contains 6 example sentences with the word "applique" from authentic English texts.
What does "applique" mean?
Applique means: Alternative spelling of applique.
What are synonyms of "applique"?
Common synonyms of "applique" include: sewing, stitchery, decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify.
How many example sentences with "applique" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 6 example sentences with "applique", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.