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Recent Examples of braid
Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
The video, which now has over one million views, shows Cochran speaking with her daughter (who sported an adorable KPop Demon Hunters braid) about their plans for Halloween.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
Nurses braided Katy’s hair every day, bathing and feeding her.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Hard not to call to mind the heavily creased face of a Native American man (who turned out to be Italian) in that public service ad against littering—hair in braids, a tear running down his stoic cheek.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
The video, which now has over one million views, shows Cochran speaking with her daughter (who sported an adorable KPop Demon Hunters braid) about their plans for Halloween.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Statement jewelry, vibrant colors, and braided hairstyles offered a striking contrast to the ornate 18th-century architecture — a vivid reflection of Black excellence redefining tradition.
—Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
Nurses braided Katy’s hair every day, bathing and feeding her.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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In the clip, which features Ice Spice's backside, she can be seen sporting a pink wig and lace leggings.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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This past year, for instance, Nike’s in-house initiative collected more than 135 tons of polyester scrap and items such as laces for reincorporation.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The struggle is not due to a lack of options, though: Boho braids wrapped into an elegant bun; cornrows neatly plaited into a bow; and small, knotless braids with wavy ends are just a few ways to wear braids down the aisle.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
16 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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The retro sneakers featured a smooth green leather upper with white serrated three-stripe detailing, a rounded toe and a flat rubber sole — a clean, low-profile build typical of Adidas’ early training shoes.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The 19-piece collection culls inspiration from American collegiate themes like plaid, rugby stripes and other sport motifs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Bend in the River weaves unpredictably between the three films, the narrative – like a river flowing – assembled with the very considerable assistance of editor Jeff Malmberg.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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In decades past, CNN was known in advertising circles for being very cautious about weaving commercials into its news coverage.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Identifiable by elaborate braiding, decorative buttons, and often toggles across the chest, military coats — also known as the Hussar jacket or Pelisse — appear to be making a comeback.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
17 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
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
Noun
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The rubber outsole delivers great traction and flexibility, and the Ghillie lacing system uses loops instead of eyelets to better enhance the overall snugness and stability of the shoe once it's tied.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Baesakul symbolized the interconnection of humans and nature through an interlaced motif interpreted as leather lacing or metal hardware and applied to contemporary shapes that take cues from the Eiffel Tower’s silhouette, the curve of a capybara’s back or even the form of Baesakul’s pet corgi.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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