ARMHOLE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

armhole

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as in buttonhole

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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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for armhole

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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
Plus, it’s easily affixed to baby’s neckline using the adjustable buttonhole closures.

— Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026

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Today, Crater Lake National Park boasts the deepest lake in the country, at 1,943 feet, and one of the cleanest too, as there are no inlets or outlets to allow for contamination.

— Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Marine life concentrates most densely in the shallowest waters of this continental shelf, 100 feet deep or less, in reefs, lagoons, and coastal inlets where a person can swim and scuba dive without specialized gear.

— Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

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