plural coquettes
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: a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
… the book brought to mind a true Southern coquette, flashy and sweet and alluring all at the same time.—
Tina Jordan
Tina Jordan2
: any of several small, tropical American hummingbirds (genus Lophornis) with the males typically having a colorful or ornate tuft of feathers on the head
… the rufous-crested coquette, a tiny hummingbird (with a red mohawk "hair-do") that was just as … flirty as its name.—Thelma Dalmas
Thelma DalmasBut the tiniest of these hummers was the one that elicited the most excitement: a festive coquette, an extremely rare green-crested bird with a white rump patch, only 3 inches long.—James F. McCarty
James F. McCartyExamples of coquette in a Sentence
She was a bit of a coquette.
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The coquette trend picked up steam during the summer of 2023, and led to social media users donning romantic, whimsical clothes.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
Homeowners are now adopting the latest coquette aesthetic and wrapping their front doors with giant bows as a way to include some whimsical and delicate energy in your outdoor space.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024
Some staples of a coquette style included milkmaid tops, baby doll dresses, tights, ruffles and pastel colors, often inspired by the Victorian Regency era.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
The coquette look is often characterized by feminine, delicate, and whimsical energy, and one of the most pervasive motifs of the aesthetic is the bow.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
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Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
Homeowners are now adopting the latest coquette aesthetic and wrapping their front doors with giant bows as a way to include some whimsical and delicate energy in your outdoor space.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024
Some staples of a coquette style included milkmaid tops, baby doll dresses, tights, ruffles and pastel colors, often inspired by the Victorian Regency era.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
The coquette look is often characterized by feminine, delicate, and whimsical energy, and one of the most pervasive motifs of the aesthetic is the bow.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for coquette
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“Coquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coquette. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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