1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape
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From drawer pulls to sconces, there are seemingly more subtle bow ties than hidden Mickeys at Disney.
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
Both father and son wore black tuxedos for the special event, accessorizing with matching bow ties.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Silk chiffon skirt with bow tie neck; silk satin and tulle stretch triangle bra with lace details, both Dolce & Gabbana.
—Martha Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
Alex Johnson The style for men this year certainly appears to be the large-drop butterfly bow tie — many men are wearing the long descending bows.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2024
Charles Osgood's fashion trademark: The bow tie If clothes make the man, then the bow tie was essential to Charles Osgood.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2024
Clad in a crisp tuxedo and bow tie, young Jerel McGeachy Jr. steps up to a microphone and turns on a bit of oratorical flair.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Wearing a suit and bow tie, the proud dad leans into his daughter, who wears a strapless dress and gives a soft smile.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Waiters and waitresses traversed a 1.2-mile loop starting and ending at City Hall, suited up in traditional crisp white shirts, black trousers, neatly tied aprons and in some cases, bow ties.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 25 Mar. 2024
David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
Both father and son wore black tuxedos for the special event, accessorizing with matching bow ties.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Silk chiffon skirt with bow tie neck; silk satin and tulle stretch triangle bra with lace details, both Dolce & Gabbana.
—Martha Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
Alex Johnson The style for men this year certainly appears to be the large-drop butterfly bow tie — many men are wearing the long descending bows.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2024
Charles Osgood's fashion trademark: The bow tie If clothes make the man, then the bow tie was essential to Charles Osgood.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2024
Clad in a crisp tuxedo and bow tie, young Jerel McGeachy Jr. steps up to a microphone and turns on a bit of oratorical flair.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Wearing a suit and bow tie, the proud dad leans into his daughter, who wears a strapless dress and gives a soft smile.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Waiters and waitresses traversed a 1.2-mile loop starting and ending at City Hall, suited up in traditional crisp white shirts, black trousers, neatly tied aprons and in some cases, bow ties.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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