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Recent Examples of braid
ABC News, 11 May 2026
Ground-hugging varieties like ‘Angelina’ or ‘Firecracker’ braid a tapestry of starry flowers in the toughest parking strip or rock garden.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 11 May 2026
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Twist or re-braid your new growth Sometimes the front of your hair simply needs to be redone.
—Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The crease-free ties are customizable for every hair type and style -- four loops for thick hair, two loops for regular ponytails or messy buns, and baby loops for braids or fine hair.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Ground-hugging varieties like ‘Angelina’ or ‘Firecracker’ braid a tapestry of starry flowers in the toughest parking strip or rock garden.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 11 May 2026
Verb
Her hair was braided and a short veil could be seen flowing from it in a few photos.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Twist or re-braid your new growth Sometimes the front of your hair simply needs to be redone.
—Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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The $25,000 dress, a gift from the designer, featured a voluminous skirt of layered lace, and a deep sweetheart neckline.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The 27-year-old pop star turned heads in a completely sheer butter yellow Dior gown over visible white lace lingerie while attending the luxury label's fashion show at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Ayad Akhtar, the author of Homeland Elegies, plaits autofiction with philosophical inquiry.—
Hamilton Cain,
Time,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The signature Adidas stripes add that old-school touch, while the low-profile shape keeps them modern enough to wear with just about anything.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The remaining windows had orange and red stripes, the chain’s hallmark colors.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The fix is to weave conversation into the experience instead of pasting a clone on top.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The exterior is also home to a decal that runs along the lower doors and beneath the rear wing, which features a colorful geometric pattern inspired by Bedouin wool weaving.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
Noun
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But for now, the actress is seemingly sticking to useful braiding to achieve a more youthful appearance.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Khaite went minimalistic yet bold with oversized braiding.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Armstrong was surveyed and platted in 1871 by a representative of the Kansas Pacific Railway Company.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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On average, the city is platting 892 acres per year and is projected to need 911 acres per year for new growth and development.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These ivory leather chairs get their name from the delicate corset lacing that runs up the back—a subtle touch of coquette style.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to a press release, the bustier dress was designed with 25,000 silk thread feathers and lacing with gold metal eyelets at the back, as well as an ivory tulle skirt.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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