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as in gown
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
please get into your nicest frock and join us at the party
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as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
the man clutched his heavy frock as he made his way through the driving rain
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as in to jacket
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Recent Examples of frock
Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
But instead of her long, curly, auburn hair flowing over the details of the frock, it was tucked into a faux bob with a little curl sitting slightly off-center on her forehead.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 4 Mar. 2026
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Mackie created countless high-octane, ab-exposing looks for the artist over six decades — from the sheer embellished jumpsuit worn to the 1974 Met Gala to Cher’s notorious 1986 Oscars frock, complete with sky-high feather headdress.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
First up, Costume Design, where Kate Hawley’s Gothic frocks should have the edge after winning the Period prize at the Costume Designers Guild Awards over the 1930s fashions of Sinners.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
But instead of her long, curly, auburn hair flowing over the details of the frock, it was tucked into a faux bob with a little curl sitting slightly off-center on her forehead.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
To accessorize, Lopez kept things simple, pairing the flowy, lilac frock with a pair of clear heels and a small black and gold clutch.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Mackie created countless high-octane, ab-exposing looks for the artist over six decades — from the sheer embellished jumpsuit worn to the 1974 Met Gala to Cher’s notorious 1986 Oscars frock, complete with sky-high feather headdress.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frock
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Or the costumes by Alejo Vietti, which shimmer with even more glitter and spectacle — and become part of the joke with every new detail added to Dion's ever-evolving gown.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Each year, Marie Antoinette ordered up to three hundred new gowns, and the winds changed accordingly.—
Emilia Petrarca,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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There's a good chance of seeing the endangered mourning cloak butterfly in early spring.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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While scientists have long understood the importance of this cloak, one aspect of its biology has remained deeply puzzling.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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After Cash’s Rick Rubin album, the audience—in New York, at least—was magically transformed into leather jacketed hipster boys working on starter mutton chops and Sarah Lawrence girls wearing gingham skirts and Frye boots, all of them claiming to have grown up on the stuff.—
Corey Seymour,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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On December 31, the 24-year-old pop star attended Kelce's game against the Cincinnati Bengals wearing a slightly different version of the Chiefs letterman jacket her boyfriend wore on Christmas Day.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
1 Jan. 2024
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She was described as being in her early 20s to late 30s, 5-feet-4, 135 pounds and was wearing a multi-colored short dress with a gray sweater and a bracelet of black and yellow rubber with two keys.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sweeney, wearing a white archival Pierre Cardin dress, also made her way to her own seat, joining her current beau, Scooter Braun, and greeting him with a quick kiss.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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Personally, South Park with capes isn’t my favorite mode for this show.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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On Monday night, after jumping up and down like a little kid while bear hugging Morez Johnson, Mara dipped in the crowd to find a flag from his native Spain and made like Superman with a cape.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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To make that medicine go down easier, RAYE costumes her fatalism in a baroque maximalism.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Constitution vests the administration of elections in the states, though Congress can pass laws pertaining to elections.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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That bill would have given cities the option to keep hiring and firing authority vested with their library boards or transfer it to their city councils.—
Rose Evans
Updated March 30,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
11 Aug. 2021
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“Frock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frock. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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