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Recent Examples of armhole
It’s designed in a blend of recycled polyester and elastane jersey, with a crew neckline, vented hem, and armhole panels.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 15 June 2025
Pino tucks his thumbs in the armholes of his bullet-proof vest like a Wild West sheriff.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
This wardrobe staple resembles a muscle tee with its large armholes and oversized fit, yet has a flattering silhouette that lends femininity.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2024
His suits were defined by their relaxed silhouettes, which featured high armholes, double vests and slim-cut trousers.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 10 July 2024
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Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 15 June 2025
Pino tucks his thumbs in the armholes of his bullet-proof vest like a Wild West sheriff.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
This wardrobe staple resembles a muscle tee with its large armholes and oversized fit, yet has a flattering silhouette that lends femininity.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2024
His suits were defined by their relaxed silhouettes, which featured high armholes, double vests and slim-cut trousers.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 10 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armhole
Noun
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When a maid stood directly facing a noblewoman to dress her, buttons on the wearer’s left side were lined up perfectly for the maid to use her dominant right hand to fit them into the buttonholes.—
Caroline Kobia,
The Conversation,
21 May 2026
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Afterward, the garments are made locally by a single jacket maker, trouser maker and buttonhole-finisher—each is touched by just four individuals.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Lipa began micro-dosing bridal dressing shortly after, stunning in a white off-the-shoulder dress during a family outing in May, a keyhole cutout gown at Schiaparelli's Paris Fashion Week show in July, and a side boob-baring frock during a trip to Miami in September.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
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Dominica has designated 300 square miles of marine reserve as off-limits to humans, and leaves open the slimmest keyhole for tourists to swim with the mammals.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Water is pumped from the Tidal Basin, an inlet of the Potomac River, to the treatment plant.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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The guardian of Pamlico Sound is the Ocracoke Lighthouse, built in 1823 to safely guide ships through the inlet.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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“Armhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armhole. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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