Mother Hubbard

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Noun
  • Animal-print swimwear—like zebra stripes, cheetah spots, and leopard print—was paired with oversized hats, headscarves, and kimonos, creating a collection that exudes fierce confidence.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Explore boutiques like Amor & Rosas, known for kimonos embroidered by Chiapas collectives, and María Belen, offering handcrafted silver jewelry.
    Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This can cut off the medial nerve that runs through the transverse carpal ligament that serves as a protective sheath for the nerves.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • In 2021, automakers faced one such shift when the European Commission passed legislation requiring a 55 percent reduction in the continent’s greenhouse-gas emissions within five years.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 21 June 2025
  • Monochrome doesn’t have to mean identical swatches—slight shifts in tone and an interplay of patterns, like gingham or small-scale florals, can create dimension and prevent the room from feeling one-note.
    Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • His needs to iron out inconsistencies in his jumper.
    Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025
  • Lucas was a Miami Herald first-team All-County football selection as a senior at American Heritage and was also a standout sprinter and long jumper on the Patriots’ track and field team.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • Kelly started 11 games at defensive end for the Knights last season, leading the team in sacks (5.5), tackles for loss (9.5) and fumbles forced (three).
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
  • Davis already looks the part of a college defensive lineman at 6 feet 4 and 270 pounds and had a productive junior season at DeSmet with 46 tackles, 9 sacks and 18 tackles for loss.
    Austin Meek, New York Times, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Now, analysis of the covers reveals the distant lands — and animals — where the chemises originate.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But unlike other medieval libraries, the Clairvaux Romanesque manuscripts have an additional second cover, called a chemise, according to the study.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Romantic, breezy sundresses are all the rage this summer, and Brittany Mahomes just proved why.
    Claire Harmeyer, People.com, 19 June 2025
  • Whether breezy cover-ups, eye-catching swimsuits or versatile sundresses, summer fashion expresses individuality while staying cool in the heat.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025
Noun
  • Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
  • In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.
    Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Mother Hubbard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Mother%20Hubbard. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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