as in lasso
a rope or long leather thong with a noose used especially for catching livestock the cowboy could throw a lariat around a running steer's head from 20 yards away

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Recent Examples of lariat The long, fluid chain adapts to multiple wearing styles, such as double row, lariat, or sautoir, embodying Pomellato’s commitment to versatility and contemporary elegance. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Yes, many families absolutely lean into the dress code of cowboy boots, lariats, cowboy hats and other committed interpretations of cowboy formal. Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 The pieces from the Nature Sauvage collection included cluster earrings and a lariat necklace. Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 5 May 2025 Fargo worked with jeweler Karen Lazar to create a trio of rings, a trio of bracelets and a lariat, with prices ranging from $35 to $280. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025 That distinct Central California DNA persists in the resort’s decor today, with horseshoes and lariats on the walls and local flora in the bungalow-style rooms. Brett Evans, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024 Her gold hoop earrings from Nouvel Heritage cost $6,000, and her snake lariat necklace by Jacquie Aiche, which features a marquise ruby and pave diamonds across the head, cost a little over $16,000. Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025 That distinct Central California DNA persists in the resort’s decor today, with horseshoes and lariats on the walls and local flora in the bungalow-style rooms. Brett Evans, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024 For the Amali Lariat Necklace, $188, traditional casting techniques were used to craft a sleek, curved quill silhouette and a fresh take on the lariat (a classic of the American West typically used as lassos). Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 9 Aug. 2024
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lasso
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  • Western-style entertainment will include including golden lasso performers, line dancing and rhinestone cowgirls, plus interactive photo booths, flash tattoos, and surprise activations.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • While it isn’t commonly practiced outside of Ireland, other cultures have similar rituals in their wedding ceremonies to mark the couple’s connection, like the lasso ceremony or the Hindu granthibandhan ceremony.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 June 2025

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“Lariat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lariat. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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