Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of capelet
Zoë Saldana Zoë Saldana wears a black Michael Kors Collection skirt with a chainmail capelet created by Cartier and Tyler Ellis clutch.
—
Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2023
Rita Wilson stepped out for the Oscar Nominees Luncheon wearing an elegant Prada gown featuring capelet-like sleeves and paisley floral motifs.
—Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023
For the presentation, held at Gotham Hall, the Falling for Christmas star dolled up in a metallic copper jumpsuit — that matched her rich hair hue — with a flare-leg silhouette and capelet.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2023
Kate wore a Jenny Packham capelet gown covered in gold sequins.
—Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 30 Jan. 2023
See All Example Sentences for capelet
Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2023
Rita Wilson stepped out for the Oscar Nominees Luncheon wearing an elegant Prada gown featuring capelet-like sleeves and paisley floral motifs.
—Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023
For the presentation, held at Gotham Hall, the Falling for Christmas star dolled up in a metallic copper jumpsuit — that matched her rich hair hue — with a flare-leg silhouette and capelet.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2023
Kate wore a Jenny Packham capelet gown covered in gold sequins.
—Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 30 Jan. 2023
See All Example Sentences for capelet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capelet
Noun
-
Rather than betray alienation, her surviving correspondence—mostly to Cassandra—talks of fabrics, caps and pelisses (a type of woman’s cloak); social calls, dinners, and balls; the weather; her mother’s health; and people—often dozens of names.—
Robert Garnett,
WSJ,
14 July 2017
-
Rather than betray alienation, her surviving correspondence—mostly to Cassandra—talks of fabrics, caps and pelisses (a type of woman’s cloak)—
Robert Garnett,
WSJ,
14 July 2017
Noun
-
Princess Kate's appearance at the Order of the Garter ceremony, where members of the order wear regal blue velvet capes with an ostrich plume hat, marked a return to the annual event after missing it last year.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
16 June 2025
-
Young supporters wrapped Mexican and Nicaraguan flags around their necks like capes.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
Noun
-
Princess Charlene, Queen Letizia, Queen Mathilde and Princess Sophie notably had their heads covered with mantillas that matched their outfits at Pope Leo's inauguration mass, while Grand Duchess Maria Teresa skipped the accessory.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 May 2025
-
Women are largely expected to wear a matching mantilla, a lace veil, while in the pope’s presence.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
18 May 2025
Noun
-
Barbara is wearing a bright cowl neck sweater with silver jewelry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
-
The straps in the back are adjustable for a custom fit, while the cowl neckline is elegant and provides full coverage of the chest.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
-
The Cocoon nursing cover looks more like a sweater poncho and is made from a breathable fabric that keeps you and your baby cool under cover.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
-
Capes on cropped trenches and sleeveless poncho styles.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Other than toting the babies on their backs, none of the capuchins interacted with or cared for the howlers, and eventually all the infants died of starvation.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
-
In one video, a group of capuchins prevents an infant howler monkey from escaping while adult howler monkeys call out.—
Elizabeth Landau,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
-
Individual mantas have been identified through photo-ID for up to 33 years—the worldwide age record for the oceanic (giant) mantas.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside Online,
8 June 2025
-
According to the outlets, the organization behind the narco manta has not been identified, although the Baja California district attorney shared that an investigation is underway.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
For her label Anissa Aida, designer Anissa Meddeb, who lives in the capital, makes gossamer silk blouses evoking the striped motif of handwoven fouta towels and voluminous coats inspired by the burnoose cloaks worn by Berbers.—
Sarah Khan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2020
-
On a rainy day men wore winter-weight burnooses with the large hoods drawn up—enigmatic Jedi-like figures in the medina's alleyways.—
Klara Glowczewska,
Town & Country,
30 Mar. 2015
Cite this Entry
“Capelet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capelet. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share