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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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Sherry still remembers the feeling of taking off the cape, stepping out of the salon chair, and getting a good look at his hair system.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Founded by a mother-daughter duo, Sweet Wink makes dress-up fun with kits, capes and tutus for screen-free fun.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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There was a lot to like under the hood, from strength in its most consequential segment, which houses its investment banking operations, to encouraging scores on key banking metrics (more on those in a moment).—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Its other features include an adjustable hood and hem and generously sized baffle pockets.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Three kids in Fordyce posed their bike and the lady in the bonnet posed in Harrison.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2026
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Impatient honking rose with the slight plume of smoke from my car bonnet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
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So for those out at the game, bring a poncho or umbrella in case of rain and be ready to move inside if a thunderstorm happens to impact the North Shore.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 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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There is little to distinguish the last two; the only significant difference is the Secutor’s helmet, which had no plumed crest, and a visor with eyeholes, not a grille.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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About 20% of patients were intoxicated with alcohol, only 31% were using a helmet and injuries were more likely to occur in the evening hours, according to the study.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 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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That blogger with a beret, Emily Cooper has flown the coop!—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the first photo, the teen showed herself after being initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha, wearing a green beret, black jacket, white and a pink bag on her shoulder.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Cowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowl. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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