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Recent Examples of braid
Brittany Pierola Diaz, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
This is also the same Bow Wow who had women of all ages swooning over his crisp braids, Colgate smile and doting demeanor before his 18th birthday.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Keefe’s vivid account of the Troubles in Northern Ireland braids the stories of the 1972 disappearance of mother Jean McConville in Belfast and of Dolours Price, a young activist who joined the Provisional IRA, and their long aftereffects.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Wrights advised Singh to start the braid by using less hair to make the braid look tighter.
—Brittany Pierola Diaz, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
This is also the same Bow Wow who had women of all ages swooning over his crisp braids, Colgate smile and doting demeanor before his 18th birthday.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
In her article, which provided commentary as a component of her public health coursework, Thomas found the risks of synthetic braiding hair and its styling processes to be under-researched and under-regulated.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Keefe’s vivid account of the Troubles in Northern Ireland braids the stories of the 1972 disappearance of mother Jean McConville in Belfast and of Dolours Price, a young activist who joined the Provisional IRA, and their long aftereffects.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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First Lady Melania Trump, whose fashion is often thought to reflect her mood, wore a black lace veil to the funeral of Pope Francis.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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A lot of lace, and a lot of gloriously negative space.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 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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Keep It Simple The trio of slim stripes on this runner give dimension but allow the artwork on the wall to shine.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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In pale habits, black priests’ vestments, the dark suits of mourners and the stripes of football jerseys, hundreds of thousands gathered in Vatican City this week to mourn Pope Francis.—
Alan Yuhas,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sherrod opened the scoring with a 65-yard touchdown, weaving through the defense before breaking into the open backfield.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Emotive, enchanting and exotic, the track weaves kalimba and chanting vocals with soft, brooding piano and string parts — and even a subtle harp.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The resort’s spa provides specialized hair services for natural curls and coils, as well as expert styling for extensions and even hair braiding—services often unavailable at other luxury properties.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
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In her interactions with the board, members with little knowledge of braiding insisted over and over again that there was value in setting the bar high and limiting practice to people who could afford schooling.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 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 3 May. 2025.
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