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Recent Examples of braid
Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2025
Glam team also assembled, including Amanda Grossman on her makeup, and a waist-length, fishtail braid by Ken O’Rourke.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Liam Hess, Vogue, 30 May 2025
Inside, craftspeople braided corn husks for mats and made felt woolen slippers and hats.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
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Noun
Don’t be afraid to put 40- or 50-pound braid on your frogging reel.
—Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2025
Glam team also assembled, including Amanda Grossman on her makeup, and a waist-length, fishtail braid by Ken O’Rourke.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Verb
It was created from copper thread that had been braided and embroidered onto water-soluble fabric, then dissolved to leave spectral patterns of the thread.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 30 May 2025
Inside, craftspeople braided corn husks for mats and made felt woolen slippers and hats.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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Diaphanous lace dresses defined her spring offering for the house, presented in an array of silhouettes and shades.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
19 July 2025
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Beads and sequins may be more suitable for holiday parties and New Year’s Eve, while lace and silk result in an elegant look and are appropriate for weddings.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Verb
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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
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The various story strands are plaited together so neatly as to become a single braid, with an emphasis on how much these lives interlock as the shelter inmates support each other.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The show also featured a regular segment on missing pets, in this case a dilute calico with a stripe down its nose.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
20 July 2025
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Researchers in Palm Beach County are trying to figure out if patterns, such as stripes on a zebra, affect how lions chase prey.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
Verb
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The idea of American exceptionalism is woven into the fabric of the country’s identity.—
Brendan Rascius
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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For more info: CBS News GAMES: Candy Land, the game that still hits a sweet spot For the last 75 years, generations have taken turns weaving through a rainbow road, surrounded by all things candy.—
David Morgan
July 11,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Hair has been a cornerstone of Black beauty and cultural expression since pre-colonial Africa, where braiding was not merely decorative but deeply symbolic.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Seeing over 100,000 visitors annually, the Meadow Creek Trail has seen widespread erosion, trail braiding and other impacts.—
The Summit Daily,
Denver Post,
15 May 2025
Verb
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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
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Over 100 years ago, the land in the Shingle Creek watershed was platted and sold to people sight unseen.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 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 24 Jul. 2025.
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