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Recent Examples of cowl
Ostapchuk wore a cowl halter-neck gown with an open back, while Kraus wore a dark green tuxedo jacket with black lapels, a black bow tie and black pants.
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
When Val Kilmer dropped out as Batman, Clooney was hired to wear the cape and cowl.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
For something a bit elevated, opt for a sweater dress like this one from Vince Camuto, that’s still comfy with a cowl neck detail.
—Julia Fields, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Reminiscent of popular silhouettes from the 1990s, the number boasted a floor-grazing hem (which completely covered her footwear), a cowl neckline and crisscross straps in the back, exposing plenty of skin.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 22 Nov. 2025
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
When Val Kilmer dropped out as Batman, Clooney was hired to wear the cape and cowl.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
For something a bit elevated, opt for a sweater dress like this one from Vince Camuto, that’s still comfy with a cowl neck detail.
—Julia Fields, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Reminiscent of popular silhouettes from the 1990s, the number boasted a floor-grazing hem (which completely covered her footwear), a cowl neckline and crisscross straps in the back, exposing plenty of skin.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 22 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cowl
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The beading alone on the empire waist dress took over 600 man hours to make, and featured cute cape sleeves and a daring low back.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Queen Latifah wore a red strapless gown accompanied by a sheer layered cape, while Kaia Gerber kept it classic with a red silhouette gown that featured a high cutout.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Then there’s a ’69 911 S 2-liter long-block motor, a rare, early 901 transmission, early Scheel bucket seat, replacement dash, and a great patinaed decklid and front hood.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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The trench doubles as a raincoat and features a detachable hood to keep your hair safe and sound on drizzly days.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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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
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Each table also has a plate of pickled shallots with Scotch bonnet peppers, inspired by another of their grandmother’s recipes.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Folks in the South will recognize ingredients like oxtails and butter beans, which are combined with Jamaican green seasoning, Scotch bonnet, and allspice in Fowles's recipe.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Pack a poncho or raincoat and bring layers to prepare for unpredictable Texas weather.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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For example, this travel wrap, with more than 8,300 five-star ratings, functions as a cardigan, poncho, cape, and shawl.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Another suspect was said to be about 14 years-old, 5-foot-5, about 190 pounds and wearing a black shirt, denim gray pants, white Air Force 1 Nikes and a black helmet with a blue backpack on a black e-bike, police said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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During a shift change, Dean Tait watched from behind the glass, removing his helmet and taking a drink from his water bottle.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Wear it over jeans or a coat for a waist-defining moment; knotted over your shoulder as a capelet, or loose for undone elegance.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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Alternatively, consider adding drama to your look with a capelet, a major trend among New York Fashion Week attendees.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Bertinelli, at 65 and perennially adorable in a beret, glasses and comfy striped sweater, is chatting from her bedroom, sipping from a mug and sharing unvarnished insights about love, self-acceptance and moving beyond traumas that might otherwise define us.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Atletico will transport their fans to 1930s Birmingham with a Garrison Tavern at the stadium — where the Shelby family meet in the show — a barbershop inspired by that period and flatcap-wearing actors distributing newspapers and berets to fans.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Cowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowl. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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