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Recent Examples of granny dress
Length of skirt no longer seems to matter, as the skimpiest dresses go to formal affairs and full-length granny dresses are seen at the grocery store at 9 a.m.
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Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Comes complete with an old granny dress, purse and wig.
—Katey Clifford, oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2020
Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Comes complete with an old granny dress, purse and wig.
—Katey Clifford, oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granny dress
Noun
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Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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The secondhand shops of Nakano Broadway are treasure troves of vintage kimono.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
Noun
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More recently, a forensic scientist and criminologist hired by Kohberger's defense team named Brent Turvey has raised concerns about the chain of custody of the prosecution's main piece of evidence, a Ka-Bar knife sheath with Kohberger's DNA on it recovered next to Mogen and Goncalves.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Extremely smooth on the palate, its flavors of blackberry, dark plum, cinnamon, and nutmeg are set into a sheath of plush tannins that gently drop off into a slightly drying finish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Between its pleats, lace detailing, and soft peplum design, the shirt has the DNA of a pintuck or shirtwaist blouse, but the front tie design gives it a sexier, romantic appeal.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
1 June 2026
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Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Even the late-night menus are on point; try an order of the pillowy dim sum dumplings before hitting the sack.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Garrett, 30, arrives as a five-time All-Pro coming off an NFL-best 23-sack season, adding star power to a Rams team that is a favorite to win the Super Bowl.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Last week, the singer was spotted in a friend’s Instagram post wearing an airy sundress and coordinating white sneakers during a trip to London.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The thin straps and square toe give them a refined aesthetic that pairs well with jeans or even a classy sundress (my raggedy Tevas could never).—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The facility will run around the clock, with most workers on four 10-hour shifts, with three days off.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Brown said momentum has endured as a strategy because investors tend to continue rewarding companies benefiting from innovation cycles and favorable industry shifts, creating trends that can last longer than many expect.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
Noun
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These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.—
Clint Davis,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2024
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Spring/Summer 2023 collection was sunny, optimistic, and breezy—no doubt lead by its hero piece, the signature nightgown, a misnomer for the flowy, bohemian housedress that put the brand on the map.—
Lauren Caruso,
Harper's BAZAAR,
12 Aug. 2022
Noun
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Because he was disqualified (athletes are only allowed to compete in three events), Cromwell moved up to second in the long jump and gained a point but now the Ellington triple jumper moved up from 10th place to ninth place and qualified for the finals.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
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The Knicks’ answer has to be yes, because Hart’s game has never depended solely on his jumper.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
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“Granny dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granny%20dress. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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