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Recent Examples of braid
Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Her dark hair was in long, thin braids and framed her friendly face.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Her choice of accessories included a gold choker braided with pink gemstones, which further added a touch of gothic romanticism to her look.
—Pamela Vázquez, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Sula’s head rested on her arm, an undone braid coiled around her wrist.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Her dark hair was in long, thin braids and framed her friendly face.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
As the song unfolds, their voices begin to braid together like twin strands of ivy—a Scottish lilt and a Montana twang—creeping across a hard stone wall of fuzzy grunge guitars.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Her choice of accessories included a gold choker braided with pink gemstones, which further added a touch of gothic romanticism to her look.
—Pamela Vázquez, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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There was a draping red satin gown paired with black gloves, a plunging diaphanous chartreuse number paired with a cape, a leather and lace peplum moment, and a statuesque shredded silver gown, to name just a few.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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The delicate lace detailing on the Mini Rib Lace-trim PJ Top brings feminine charm to bedtime for a refined, luxe look to your wind-down for just $15.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ayad Akhtar, the author of Homeland Elegies, plaits autofiction with philosophical inquiry.—
Hamilton Cain,
Time,
22 Dec. 2025
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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
Noun
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For her birthday dinner, Rihanna opted for a fuzzy vintage Gucci 1999 cropped coat with varying stripes of fur cuffed up to the elbows, with stripes of tiger print.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2026
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Translate those stripes onto your nails with multi-color lines.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Here are seven healthy nail habits to weave into your body care routine.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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Morris lets his subjects' personalities sparkle, weaving a wild farcical tale about the mundane that is believable but just weird enough to stand out.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tsao points out that tight braiding and scalp irritation can disrupt the skin barrier.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Victorian mourning jewelry, which often included intricate hair braiding, comes through in Robbie’s custom Dilara Findikoglu look: a nude corseted gown trimmed in ornate braids, hand dyed to match the Brontë bracelet.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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Bennett told the Star-Telegram that Black Mountain will address residents’ concerns about the demand on power and water grids, as well as flooding, as part of the platting process for the project.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The style features a knee-high shaft cut at a slant and lacing from top to bottom, providing the edge of a combat boot.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Aero Razor hits on all cylinders, with the biggest upgrade coming in the upper and lacing system.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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