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dishabille

noun

Definition of dishabillenext
as in disarray

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Recent Examples of dishabille Models emerged from cubicles in various states of dishabille. — Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025 Charlize Theron was seductively dishabille in a Dior gown that was part black corset and part emerald slink. — Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2020 Maggie is just one of the screen stars whose dishabille lingers long after the lights have come up. — Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2018
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disarray
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  • But with the Lions' secondary in such disarray, and with no significant moves made to improve the secondary after cornerback Terrion Arnold's arrest and release, could the blame go straight to general manager Brad Holmes?
    — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The tour seems to be in complete disarray, the apolitical Sheeran being attacked online for not walking away, supporting his opening act, or pushing back against the owners’ demands.
    — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
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“Dishabille.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishabille. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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