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Mother Hubbard

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Definition of Mother Hubbard

as in tea gown

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Like Davis’ dress, this minimalist style is easy to accessorize with statement jewelry, vibrant scarves, and even a lace kimono for cool yet breathable coverage.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026

Definition of kimono

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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, 14 July 2026
During his burial, an iron sword in a leather sheath was placed across his chest, with a spear next to him.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

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El Niño is a natural climate pattern marked by warmer than average water temperatures in the equatorial Pacific and corresponding shifts in upper atmosphere weather patterns.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
The shift to a squad-cost rule tethered more tightly to revenues has made competing with the richest even harder, and averaging player profits over three years under SCR has narrowed the scope for quick sales to bail clubs out.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026

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Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
British model Alexa Chung strips the desert khaki down to the basics of the extravagantly detailed skirt topped by a fine chemise.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

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For the occasion, George matched his father in a suit and tie — despite the heat — while Kate was praised for her sage-green cape dress by Emilia Wickstead and Charlotte for her royal-blue sundress.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Kate stunned in a sage green cape dress, while Charlotte’s sundress matched a shade of royal blue that her mother has worn frequently in the past.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

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