: a narrow length of material worn about the neck and tied in front
especially
: four-in-hand
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An unexpected commentator — the Natural History Museum of London — soon chimed in the necktie with a lighthearted take.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
There were swishy trousers and plush overcoats, neckties mixed up with cowboy hats, a bit of fringe and the occasional beat-up leather.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2024
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
There were swishy trousers and plush overcoats, neckties mixed up with cowboy hats, a bit of fringe and the occasional beat-up leather.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2024
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“Necktie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necktie. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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necktie
noun
neck·tie
-ˌtī 
: a narrow length of cloth worn about the neck and tied in front
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