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Recent Examples of braid
Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Each of us got a pecan braid, a canale, one large butter croissant and one large chocolate croissant to share.
—Yvette Walker, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
Loomer and Benjamin effectively braid these threads into a portrait as much of place and community as of a single young woman’s aspirations.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Atlanta rapper, who had been sporting braids for some time, shared a photo of himself in the bathroom with his hair fully blown out.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Each of us got a pecan braid, a canale, one large butter croissant and one large chocolate croissant to share.
—Yvette Walker, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Then, Taylor Russell and Alicia Keys attended Tiffany & Co.’s Blue Book Gala in a two-tiered chignon and braided ponytail respectively.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
Loomer and Benjamin effectively braid these threads into a portrait as much of place and community as of a single young woman’s aspirations.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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This lightweight, crochet sweater vest is adorned with delicate buttons down the front, while the fold-over collar is decorated with lace detailing that dresses up this relatively simple top.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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The soccer star's wedding gown was an off-the-shoulder chiffon and lace gown with a long train, while Dansby opted for a classic black tux complete with a bow tie.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Among the haunting remnants, one image has stayed with me—a child's lock of hair, neatly plaited and tied with a small red ribbon, matted with mud.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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From the Pilgrims and founding fathers through the frontier and all the way to today’s hustle culture, gig economy, and ragged-by-design safety net, the essential American folk tale has plaited hard work with destiny, self-reliance with self-actualization, and success with moral worth.—
Adam Chandler,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The subtle stripe keeps the print from leaning too floral, and Resor ran the pattern vertically to highlight the stripe.—
Allison Duncan,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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The gown was teamed with a matching pinstripe tie and classic white button-down with the luxury brand's signature triple-stripe armband detail in red, white and blue.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Among the companies charting this alternative path is Organic India, a wellness brand that has woven regenerative organic agricultural practices into its DNA long before the term became a mainstream badge of sustainability.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The singer sported an intricate top for her time on the show — silver chains woven together to form a halter-neck shape.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, short cuts and braiding trends require an expert’s eye, pulling precise execution into the beauty chair.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Coloring and braiding can also lead to breakage, so outside of washes, hair and scalp masks work as well.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As Mendez suggested, the platting process was avoided.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Historic records do show that by the late 1830s, a group of five white men platted the land near the settlement and sold lots.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The back had black velvet lacing in a nod to Navarro's black suit.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The winner of best rap album wore a custom wool corset dress in a dark grey pinstripe, accented with exaggerated hips and tricolor lacing, all over the label’s classic white oxford shirt, a grey pinstripe wool tie and platform penny loafers.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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