How to Use Senegalese in a Sentence
Senegalese
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Mbaye says rum and gin work well with the tamarind or chile found in Senegalese cooking.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
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Sure, there were Senegalese supporters there as well.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
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There's a reason Senegalese twists have remained a go-to protective style for years.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026
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The ritual comes from the way guests are welcomed into a Senegalese home before a meal.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
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While they're often mentioned alongside box braids and passion twists, Senegalese twists have a distinct look of their own.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026
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Mariama, a Senegalese asylum seeker in Cyprus, has just turned 18.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
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The passion runs deep with Senegalese fans, and Tuesday's match will be huge for fans all over the world, including the city.
—Luis Miguel Echegaray, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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Senegalese aunties remain the final judges Awards may impress diners.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
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To get the look, many stylists use the crochet Senegalese twists method that weaves pre-twisted strands of hair into your natural cornrows.
—Amira Rasool, InStyle, 8 June 2026
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In addition to cornrows and box braids, Senegalese twists are one of the most popular protective styles.
—Amira Rasool, InStyle, 8 June 2026
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Senegalese twists are a lightweight protective style known for their sleek, rope-like appearance and styling versatility.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026
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And an unthinkable Senegalese lapse set Youri Tielemans up for the equalizer just three minutes later.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 6 July 2026
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Olise’s first meaningful contribution of this World Cup was a through ball that helped to break open a stubborn Senegalese defence.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 July 2026
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From updos and faux bobs to colorful ombré styles and statement accessories, these 13 looks showcase the many ways to wear Senegalese twists.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026
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Because the majority of the Senegalese players went to the academy in France and grew up in football in France.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 June 2026
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Since Senegalese twists tend to be lighter than other popular protective styles, a high ponytail, for example, wouldn’t weigh heavily on your head.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026
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Villa agreed to sign the Senegalese centre-back last summer for €5m, with the player remaining in Austria for one more season.
—Sam Joseph, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
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His mother had operated a Senegalese restaurant in Harlem during the late 1980s.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
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Meanwhile, other stylists still prefer the traditional Senegalese twists method of using braiding hair to install two-strand twists that combine your natural hair.
—Amira Rasool, InStyle, 8 June 2026
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For Mbaye, wearing Senegalese clothing on a national stage allows someone watching from West Africa to see part of themselves in the room.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
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Ahead, discover 10 Senegalese twist hairstyles that prove exactly why the style continues to be a protective styling staple.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026
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The Senegalese community in Harlem is getting ready to watch their beloved team play against France in the World Cup on Tuesday.
—Luis Miguel Echegaray, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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Senegalese migrant Cesse Aliou, 25, rested with a group of sub-Saharan men and women outside the nearby shelter.
—Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
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Though the Senegalese delegation noted that the screening was expected, perception is often reality and many were quick to call out the treatment.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
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Whether worn long and dramatic, styled into an updo, or accessorized with beads and cuffs, Senegalese twists offer plenty of room for personalization while still keeping daily styling to a minimum.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026
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Playing all the way out of the back, defender Alex Freeman weighted a perfect pass to Pepi across the halfway line and the striker charged forward, drawing the Senegalese defense once again.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
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The latter, who scored 120 goals and won the Premier League and Champions League with Liverpool, is adored by Senegalese fans.
—Max Mathews, New York Times, 9 June 2026
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Mbaye could place Senegalese memories beside Gulf ingredients without forcing the relationship.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
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The gesture provides a physical introduction to teranga, the Senegalese culture of hospitality.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
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When researching and writing and working on the record, I was very much impacted by like different scenes and different countries and getting deep into things like Gambian and Senegalese music for the first time.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
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