1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape
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Gerber opted for a romantic Givenchy dress with a lace top and sheer embellished skirt, while Pullman dressed up in a bow tie and tuxedo.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The former is the nerdier, more officious type in his bow tie and sport coat, the latter more rakish, a one-time rabble rouser who’s just happy to have something interesting to do.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Of course, the event will be searching for those who can best pull off the dandy likeness of the 1980s character who adorned a slim gray suit and red bow tie.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Fitoussi loves the idea of blending contemporary with period and felt the bow tie was the perfect touch.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The former is the nerdier, more officious type in his bow tie and sport coat, the latter more rakish, a one-time rabble rouser who’s just happy to have something interesting to do.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Of course, the event will be searching for those who can best pull off the dandy likeness of the 1980s character who adorned a slim gray suit and red bow tie.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Fitoussi loves the idea of blending contemporary with period and felt the bow tie was the perfect touch.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bow tie
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“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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