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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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In Arashiyama, enjoy a kimono fitting before strolling through the Bamboo Grove and visiting Tenryuji Temple, where Zen aesthetics influence both garden design and cuisine.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Dec. 2025
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Sutras would be carried in a pouch or scraps of cloth with the name of a god sewn into kimonos.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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In the photos, Billy wears a casual black shirt and olive green baseball cap, while Alexa Ray wears a floral sundress.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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
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The team also developed a proprietary nozzle that produces core-and-sheath beads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Oklahoma forward Derrion Reid banked in a fadeaway jumper off the backboard.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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During one early sequence, the two-way rookie flushed a dunk, blocked a short jumper by Grant, then converted an and-one layup against ex-Celtic Robert Williams III, who faced his former team for the first time since his 2023 trade to Portland.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 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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In new Instagram photos posted by Mukamal, Robbie modeled a Roberto Cavalli minidress and an unexpected hairdo.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Dunst paired the mules with a long sleeve minidress in a powder blue, also from the spring 2026 Valentino ready-to-wear collection.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Chemise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chemise. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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