plural thongs
1
: a strip especially of leather or hide
2
: a sandal held on the foot by a thong fitting between the toes and connected to a strap across the top or around the sides of the foot
3
: an article of swimwear or underwear with the back portion consisting of a narrow strip of cloth that passes between the buttocks and connects with a waistband
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Bieber styled two unique looks out of the same pair of low-rise black trousers and kitten-wedge thong sandals, starting with a black crochet top over a white tank top before trading the tops out for white t-shirt and khaki linen blazer with a completely different vibe.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 May 2026
Put a model-off-duty spin on a pleated denim midi by pairing it with simple, boyish extras, like a field jacket, sleek tank, and thong sandals.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Instead, go for a breezy pair of thong sandals or mules that will create an effortless finish.
—Vanessa Powell, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Bikini bottoms would be full coverage only; thongs were added to a list of contraband items that included alcohol and nonprescription drugs, which were confiscated from Islanders’ suitcases on arrival.
—Anna Peele, Vulture, 20 May 2026
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 May 2026
Put a model-off-duty spin on a pleated denim midi by pairing it with simple, boyish extras, like a field jacket, sleek tank, and thong sandals.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Instead, go for a breezy pair of thong sandals or mules that will create an effortless finish.
—Vanessa Powell, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Bikini bottoms would be full coverage only; thongs were added to a list of contraband items that included alcohol and nonprescription drugs, which were confiscated from Islanders’ suitcases on arrival.
—Anna Peele, Vulture, 20 May 2026
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“Thong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thong. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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thong
noun1
: a strip of leather used especially for fastening something
2
: a sandal held on the foot by a thong fitting between the toes and connected to a strap across the top or around the sides of the foot
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