grommet
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It's also made with heavy duty magnets on the bottom to keep it from popping out of your tub, and 12 rust-proof grommets to hang it with. — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "This Is The Best-Selling Shower Curtain Liner on Amazon, And It’s Only $10," 16 Jan. 2019 The extra-long grommet belt further drives the contrast home, adding yet a layer of grit to the sleek style. — Vogue, "5 Statement-Making Pieces to Buy This Fall," 3 Oct. 2018 The grommets are rust-proof and the fabric is machine-washable, so everything stays fresh and sanitary. — Maria Cassano, Allure, "The 15 Best Shower Organizers You Can Get Online Right Now," 5 Aug. 2018 Ready-to-wear jeans in the company's Anarke brand run $179-$239; bespoke styles (custom designed to fit your exact shape and preferences, from grommets to pocket placement) start at $400. — Cristina B Bolling, charlotteobserver, "Where to buy jeans in Charlotte? Try these 9 shopper-recommended places," 8 June 2018 Demi Lovato first wore the design on the red carpet at the 2017 InStyle Awards, but added a lilac grommet belt around her waist for a little extra edge and matching purple eye shadow. — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, "Proud Mom! Kelly Ripa Shares Beautiful Photo of Daughter Lola Consuelos at Prom," 7 June 2018 Inexplicable grommets and laces decorated his white leather pants. — Doug Maccash, NOLA.com, "Aerosmith sings for the years, laughter and tears at Jazz Fest 2018," 5 May 2018 The Voxel8 technology will be able to take a raw piece of textile and print high-resolution, full color imagery, as well as those rubbery grommets that hold the laces, and other structures to give the shoe stiffness. — Scott Kirsner, BostonGlobe.com, "This Somerville startup wants to change the way shoes are made," 20 Apr. 2018 Each shelter comes with a redwood deck, picnic table, and fire pit; family tents have queen beds for you and bunks for the grommets. — Megan Michelson, Outside Online, "7 Adventurous Family Vacations You Can Afford," 16 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'grommet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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