: a pin in the form of a clasp with a guard covering its point when fastened
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Jamie Reid, the graphic designer who made the famous image of Queen Elizabeth II with a safety pin through her mouth, did the cover for the first English-language Situationist anthology.—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 In a similar vein, Dior tapped Danish animator Nina Gantz to create a tall tale about how a pony — with legs made of safety pins — sought to visit the moon with the help of clover leaves, a house symbol.—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026 After looking typically stunning in a vintage red Balmain FW57 gown at the Golden Globes, Amal Clooney changed into a flirty minidress held together with oversized safety pins, a much edgier look than the often old-school Amal goes for.—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026 The wife of George Clooney stepped out alongside her husband, 64, to a 2026 Golden Globes afterparty in a green, two-piece number held together by nothing other than a few safety pins.—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for safety pin