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as in dress
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
a shopping trip for the express purpose of finding the perfect gown for the wedding
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as in pajamas
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
answered the front door still dressed in the gown that she had been sleeping in
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as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a Renaissance portrait of a queen gowned in exotic silks and satins
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Recent Examples of gown
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Attending the premiere of Enola Homes season 3 in New York City on June 25, the mother-of-one modeled a strapless blue gown by Galia Lahav before changing into a nude-illusion skirt set.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Jack wore a maroon cap and gown and held his diploma while standing between his parents.
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ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Noun
In an industry long dominated by high price tags and limited options, Olivia Bottega is making waves by offering customizable, couture-quality wedding gowns at more accessible price points.
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Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Attending the premiere of Enola Homes season 3 in New York City on June 25, the mother-of-one modeled a strapless blue gown by Galia Lahav before changing into a nude-illusion skirt set.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Verb
For the ceremony, Parker donned a cap and gown in the university's signature purple.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Jack wore a maroon cap and gown and held his diploma while standing between his parents.
—
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gown
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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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This airy nightgown features adjustable straps, a V-neck silhouette, and pockets.
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Make sure to bring your favorite nightgown.
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When the bullhorn blared and the stretching ended, more than 80 Falcons players clad in red and white scattered in different directions.
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Inside a historic church on Park Avenue, two dancers clothed in blue-and-pink brocade twirl up and down the aisles to a string-heavy soundtrack.
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Take Prada’s Spring-Summer 2023 show, where sheer, matronly nightdresses and housecoats were shown with heeled Mary Janes and tightly gripped clutch bags.
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The pair appear in a series of flamboyant poses: noodling on a piano; smoking solemnly in front of art works; curtsying mid-phone call in a risqué nightdress.
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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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The Yellow Kid was a big bald baby of a boy, with jug ears, a gap-toothed grin, and a long yellow nightshirt.
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My great-grandmother in Georgia always wore a full-length dressing gown, while one of my Ohio grandmothers liked silky two-piece sets, and the other preferred flannel nightshirts with a rounded yoke that looked like something out of Little House on the Prairie.
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Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.
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The open concept and casually attired employees bear a resemblance to countless other start-ups.
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Victoria’s Secret The lingerie company is firing on cylinders, according to the firm.
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Sydney Sweeney appeared in a new promotional video for her lingerie brand, Syrn.
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gown. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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