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Recent Examples of braid
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Aug. 2025
Just moments prior—adorned in an iconic silver getup, her braids covered in white beads—Williams was on her A-game, defeating Japan’s Naoko Sawamatsu in the first round of the 1997 tournament.
—Kayla Greaves, SELF, 3 July 2025
Essence, 31 July 2025
Among the festivities, which attracted kids of all ages from kindergarten through 12th grade, were carnival rides, games, a bounce house, face painting and on-site haircuts and braiding services.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 28 July 2025
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Noun
Taylor-Joy's pleated green scarf was perfectly wound around her hair and chin, with the two braids peeking out from either side.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Aug. 2025
Just moments prior—adorned in an iconic silver getup, her braids covered in white beads—Williams was on her A-game, defeating Japan’s Naoko Sawamatsu in the first round of the 1997 tournament.
—Kayla Greaves, SELF, 3 July 2025
Verb
According to a Consumer Reports study, cancer-causing carcinogens were found in 10 of the most popular braiding hair brands.
—Essence, 31 July 2025
Among the festivities, which attracted kids of all ages from kindergarten through 12th grade, were carnival rides, games, a bounce house, face painting and on-site haircuts and braiding services.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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Another picture of the model lounging recalls a memorable photo of the designer sprawled across her bed, which features a curved sunburst pattern, in a room swathed in florals, lace, and a leopard print rug.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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It’s adorned with flutter sleeves and subtle Swiss-dot pom-poms, plus darling eyelet lace and crochet detailing à la Reese Witherspoon and Miranda Kerr.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
13 Aug. 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
Noun
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The red Kramer is spray-painted with his signature black and white stripes, giving the guitar a very ’80s metal feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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In an Instagram post from last summer, The Kelly Clarkson Show host wore a short-sleeve knit sweater with trendy stripes.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Now, with just a few months’ notice, staff are dismantling a 30-year program carefully woven into the city’s social safety net.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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The last time might have been in a regional nightclub in the mid aughts, or weaving through a busy high street.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Photographed by Elizabeth Lavin Hair braiding tells a story.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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The event will have free haircuts and hair braiding, a backpack giveaway, a game truck and more.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Verb
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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 area has an additional 100,000 single-family homes platted, according to the county.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The curved design eases pressure, while breathable mesh and slip-on lacing add all-day comfort and convenience.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
30 June 2025
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When the smoke cleared, virtually the entire shell of each car—its roof, doors, hood, trunk and body panels—was gone, leaving only wheel rims and traces of aluminum lacing.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
9 June 2025
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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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