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Recent Examples of bandannasAccessories span trucker hats and denim bucket hats to a tote bag, bandanas and key chains.—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026 Shoppers set a ceiling of $25 or under for apparel items—such as shorts and tops—and under $10 for accessories like sunglasses, bandanas and jewelry.—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026 The event merch included T-shirts, posters and bandanas.—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026 The dogs wore matching big sister bandanas in case something somehow got lost in translation.—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026 Fans visiting the café will also find official merchandise, including Survivor bandanas and shirts.—Tania Francois, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026 Among the hundreds of marchers clad in purple or with green bandanas, some beat drums and others carried signs.—Arkansas Online, 27 Nov. 2025 Bowls, beds and bandanas are placed in every pet-friendly room, and dogs are welcome on all outdoor dining terraces.—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025 The photos were printed out and framed for the couple and gifted alongside a print of the dogs’ paws, dog toys, custom collars, bandanas and an embroidery of the dogs' faces.—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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handkerchiefs
Noun
Particular mostly to Louisiana weddings, the second line parade is quite the celebratory tradition in which a brass band and parasol-wielding newlyweds lead their guests, who wave handkerchiefs or napkins, on a festive jaunt through the city (or around their reception venue).
The showing marked a sharp contrast from the 2025 Gala, which had featured less advanced versions of the robots twirling handkerchiefs in a wobbly folk dance.