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Recent Examples of braid
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Wearing nitrile gloves, hair tied back with a neckerchief and a long braid dangling over the shoulder of a tank top, Anya presents every find for Ray, Judy, Michael, and Stephanie to inspect, narrating the story that each bone tells.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Marina Lopes, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2025
The color-happy fiber braiding here is another detail to look forward to, capable of adding boldness to your otherwise quiet-luxury ‘fit formulas during fall.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Each cover is 100% handmade from sustainable seaweed and a corn husk braid, so they’re guaranteed to last the test of time.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Wearing nitrile gloves, hair tied back with a neckerchief and a long braid dangling over the shoulder of a tank top, Anya presents every find for Ray, Judy, Michael, and Stephanie to inspect, narrating the story that each bone tells.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
This sort of arrangement requires that grandparents braid their grandchildren into their daily lives.
—Marina Lopes, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2025
The color-happy fiber braiding here is another detail to look forward to, capable of adding boldness to your otherwise quiet-luxury ‘fit formulas during fall.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
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Sabrina Carpenter is her perfect foil in the title anthem, a tribute to the showgirl’s code, starring Taylor as a fictional dance-hall trooper named Kitty, hiding her pain behind lipstick and lace.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lawrence has styled both lace-trim and plain black midi skirts, only further demonstrating their use in one’s closet.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Princess Charlotte, also 10, is known to plait her hair back with a braid on each side of her head, with the braids then tied with a ribbon or woven into a longer braid, also tied with a bow.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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If your stylist is plaiting your hair too tightly, be vocal and ask them to ease up.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
24 June 2025
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Another perk is its attention to design, with two minimal pattern options (a stripe and a swirl) that feel like a gorgeous blank slate compared to other squares of colored fabric that bill themselves as bath mats.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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The pillows are plush, hypoallergenic, and feature a damask stripe pattern for an elevated look.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By weaving Hartley's story into the narrative, Murphy explored the fear and paranoia that surrounded rural Wisconsin during the time of Gein’s actual crimes.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Over 10,000 native plants weave their way around the building’s exterior and interior—a nod to Brazil’s tropical ethos.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Attendees can also expect kid-friendly activities, including hair braiding, glow-in-the-dark face painting, accessory booths, photo booths, and giant inflatable mascots on the dance floor.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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There will also be food, hair braiding and face painting, plus free back-to-school supplies and surprise giveaways for all ages.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Boise architecture firm, which filed the preliminary materials for the Black Cat site in March, filed an application with the city in August to correct the lapse and get the site platted.—
Rose Evans
September 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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Originally called Browns Subdivision, the area was a farming development platted by W.L. Brown during the 1920s.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
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The Schiaparelli collection included derby boots with corset lacing, pointed-toe pumps and keyhole pumps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Aknvas played with cargos, lacing, ruffles and peplum silhouettes as well.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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