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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
Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
The Fiona Clare midi frock was designed with Queen Camilla’s signature silhouette, crafted with long sleeves and a hemline below the knees with a slightly open neckline.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 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.
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Leah Dolan,
CNN,
21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
For the occasion, Spelling opted for a flowy eyelet frock, and McDermott donned a white T-shirt and tan pants.
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Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
The Fiona Clare midi frock was designed with Queen Camilla’s signature silhouette, crafted with long sleeves and a hemline below the knees with a slightly open neckline.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 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.
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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.
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Leah Dolan,
CNN,
21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frock
Noun
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After a few minutes of ritual, a group of three men shed their long black robes to reveal flowing gowns and began their sema, or ceremony, a ritual that has been recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
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The Dior gown that Dovima wore while posing between elephants for Richard Avedon was a Saint Laurent design.
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Throughout premodern Europe, this is how she was known—the figure in the cloak with a stool on her back, walking to houses at all hours, day and night.
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Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).
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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.
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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.
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In the last three months alone, Depop searches for babydoll dresses have increased by 144%, Y2K low- rise jeans by 102%, and peep toe heels by 108%, according to the platform.
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For Rome, Zendaya went archival, wearing a stunning beaded spiderweb dress from Giorgio Armani (spring ’90) and a shimmering Versace crop top and skirt (fall ’97).
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One was even wearing a crown and cape like a king.
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Revellers in Knicks capes pleaded their cases fruitlessly.
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Stewart recounted New York’s enthusiastic reaction to the Knicks winning, including the appearance of multiple Spider-Man costumes, a dancing MTA bus driver, and a drum line.
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Indeed, Green throws off a kind of 1970s Wonder Woman vibe at times, especially given how she is costumed by Theresa Ham, and that adds to the fun.
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Therefore, moving from California, New York, or Massachusetts to a no-income-tax state such as Nevada, New Hampshire, Texas, or Florida will make a difference only on the portion of your grants that has not fully vested.
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My perception is the current coaches are not as vested in them as the previous ones.
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Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel.
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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.
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“Frock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frock. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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