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Take, for instance, a scene featuring a woman in a kind of avant-garde milkmaid ensemble confronting a monstrously tall figure that, upon close examination, is actually a child perched atop a man’s shoulders, wearing a long trench coat.—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026 From all sides, the contours of the original house remained visible through the metal—the architectural equivalent of one of Vermeer’s milkmaids dressing up as a robot.—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2025 Honestly, the choices are staggering, from lightweight linen minis and flowy maxis for last-minute getaways or destination weddings to slinky slips for date nights and versatile milkmaid styles for transitional dressing.—Esther Newman, Refinery29, 12 Aug. 2025 The structured bodice, tie-front detail, and A-line skirt add even more delicate touches to this romantic milkmaid style.—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for milkmaid