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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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Michelle Lee, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Powell also offered royal finery from Jean-Marc Vallée’s 2009 historical drama, The Young Victoria, including four regal gowns illustrating the long reign of the British monarch played by Emily Blunt.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
But no one who saw the South African singer Tyla ascend the stairs in May in a one-off Balmain couture gown made of sculpted sand will ever forget it.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
The Honey star wore a strapless black tulle gown with a nude underlay for the special occasion.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars — from Rihanna's lingerie to Selena Gomez's voluminous gown — at this week's major events
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Stars are serving up standout fashion around the world.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Powell also offered royal finery from Jean-Marc Vallée’s 2009 historical drama, The Young Victoria, including four regal gowns illustrating the long reign of the British monarch played by Emily Blunt.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
But no one who saw the South African singer Tyla ascend the stairs in May in a one-off Balmain couture gown made of sculpted sand will ever forget it.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
The Honey star wore a strapless black tulle gown with a nude underlay for the special occasion.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gown. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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