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Recent Examples of chemise
In the late 18th century, French artist Elizabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun painted a portrait of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, wearing a sloping straw hat and chemise dress — a typical undergarment for women at the time.
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
But unlike other medieval libraries, the Clairvaux Romanesque manuscripts have an additional second cover, called a chemise, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Knit Sleep Chemise This soft knit sleep chemise is highly rated, with one shopper deeming it the softest and most comfortable nightgown.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Spoil your sweetheart with a lacy chemise or a comfy thong that’s crotchless for some easy-access fun.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
But unlike other medieval libraries, the Clairvaux Romanesque manuscripts have an additional second cover, called a chemise, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Knit Sleep Chemise This soft knit sleep chemise is highly rated, with one shopper deeming it the softest and most comfortable nightgown.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Spoil your sweetheart with a lacy chemise or a comfy thong that’s crotchless for some easy-access fun.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chemise
Noun
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Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.—
Diana Gitig,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Custom kimonos are perfect for the warm days, but there are also fluffy robes and beds with soft Quivera linens that offer the deepest sleep.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Crane The newest bird in Masked Singer history, Crane wears a stunning kimono.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Yet, on a warm fall afternoon, while playing hide-and-seek with other kids in her mother's yard, the petite 6-year-old girl wearing a sundress vanished.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fonseca went full boho bride in a white sundress with a high-low skirt in a ruffled lace design.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
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Metallic heels were also on order for another of her husband's premieres — plus a textured sheath and her trademark glossy waves.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The event begins with a single ski jump in the morning where distance and style points are computed into a time advantage for the best jumper.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The event begins with a single ski jump in the morning, where distance and style points are computed into a time advantage for the best jumper.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Feb. 2026
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These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.—
Clint Davis,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2024
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Spring/Summer 2023 collection was sunny, optimistic, and breezy—no doubt lead by its hero piece, the signature nightgown, a misnomer for the flowy, bohemian housedress that put the brand on the map.—
Lauren Caruso,
Harper's BAZAAR,
12 Aug. 2022
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Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Actress Sofía Vergara rocked a sheer black lace minidress in a new Valentine's Day post.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The couple has gone viral countless times for wearing outfits that seemingly clash with one another (cue the red minidress and an oversize sweatsuit trend).—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Chemise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chemise. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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