Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frocking
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Gates has a preternatural knack for cloaking vulnerability in ferocity, being relatable and aspirational all in one.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Giving fighters a radar-cloaking edge Potential civilian applications include electromagnetic shielding for high-temperature electronics and adaptive stealth systems for space missions.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The pictures capture thirty years of evolving set design and costuming in Technicolor—or rather, a gaudier and more hallucinogenic version of it.—
Bryan Barcena,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Chrome filigree details outline white French tips, nodding to the swoon-worthy Edwardian costuming in period pieces like Bridgerton.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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The city’s statute disallows for the mayor to be directly involved in public schools, instead vesting that power to a nine-member Board of Education.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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This would allow vesting over a much shorter period of time, supporting teachers who may be starting later in their career and want to retire sooner.—
Mark Batinick,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Instead of draping yourself in lace (which can feel a bit overdone), try a flowy white gown with a delicate floral pattern for events like showers, parties, and rehearsal dinners.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Baptista was a vision of radiance in a silver Zuhair Murad gown that featured an off-the-shoulder design, plunging neckline, cinched waist, draping details, and flowy floor-sweeping skirt.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Frocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frocking. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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