sombrero

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Recent Examples of sombrero Dressed in traditional, elegant mariachi attire complete with a striking sombrero, Alejandro Fernández demonstrated the enduring appeal of Mexican musical heritage. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019 Mexican hat: long, leafless stock with dropping red or yellow petals, resembling a sombrero. David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025 But the popular image of a mariachi ensemble as an ensemble dressed in black with big sombrero charros persists. Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025 Most of the clothes belonged to Joaquín: a crisp pair of tan Lee jeans, rarely worn; several pairs of boots; a box of sombreros. Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sombrero
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Noun
  • In a political lineup, Mr. Singh, who became the New Democrats’ leader in 2017, stands out, wearing a turban on his head and tucking a kirpan, or ceremonial knife, into his suit, reflecting his Sikh faith.
    Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
  • In a portrait that is emblematic of her art, Gottfried photographed a circus entertainer dressed in a top hat and white tie, accompanied by his two canine partners, also formally attired, the large Doberman pinscher in a white tie and a turban, the miniature pinscher with a frilly collar.
    Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • An older woman, wearing pajamas and a tan beret, answered the door, then fetched the landlord and his wife.
    Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Costello is shown living the good life on Central Park West, walking dogs decked out in miniature mink coats, including a pomeranian in a fur beret.
    Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris (L) signs a Commanders helmet while joined by Washington D.C.
    Russell Leung, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
  • At her side, Kalista wears a pink and blue helmet, black gloves, knee pads and ice skates, stepping back and forth alongside her mom.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • She’s outfitted in chef’s whites with her name and a spray of delicate flowers embroidered on her toque.
    Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The four-piece Canada Goose x Giants of Africa collection includes an insulated bomber jacket, a hoodie, cargo pants, and an Arctic toque, each designed with unique details inspired by the organization’s mission and the basketball courts built in Kenya.
    Essence, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Read in English Post Buy Copies Nos últimos anos, a IA fez avanços significativos ao imitar a empatia humana.
    Jacqueline Carter, Harvard Business Review, 18 Feb. 2025
  • At least that's what the horse wearing a fez just told me* in a dream.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The great auk was a valuable commodity for hunters who sought the bird’s feathers for down or use in fashion, particularly in the production of fancy hats and other garments.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • Wear wide-brimmed hats and sun-protective clothing when outdoors.
    Susan Bard, Health, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • Many delegations treat the convention like senior week and wear matching outfits—Hawaii’s were obviously the best, but the Wisconsin delegates had their traditional postmodern tricornes shaped like cheese.
    Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Johnson made this conversation explicit by name-checking or picturing Evans, Lee Friedlander, Duane Michals, and Richard Avedon—the latter pops up here in a picture on a book cover, which Johnson has topped with a pirate’s tricorne hat.
    Vince Aletti, The New Yorker, 22 July 2022
Noun
  • Her husband, Norm Nixon, wears a three-piece white suit with a fedora.
    Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
  • All that gnashing and suckling is old hat — as old as the burgundy fedora Jordan slips on when playing the more jovial of these brothers in arms.
    A.A. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025

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