granny dress

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Recent Examples of granny dress Comes complete with an old granny dress, purse and wig. Katey Clifford, oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2020
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Noun
  • Animal-print swimwear—like zebra stripes, cheetah spots, and leopard print—was paired with oversized hats, headscarves, and kimonos, creating a collection that exudes fierce confidence.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Explore boutiques like Amor & Rosas, known for kimonos embroidered by Chiapas collectives, and María Belen, offering handcrafted silver jewelry.
    Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Their evidence would have included DNA evidence that linked him to a knife sheath found at the crime scene.
    July 2, CBS News, 2 July 2025
  • He was arrested in December 2022 in Pennsylvania after forensic evidence linked him to the murders, including DNA found on a knife sheath at the crime scene and cellphone data placing him near the victims' home multiple times. Jan. 4, 2023 Kohberger was extradited to Idaho on Jan. 4, 2023.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.
    Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Kelly started 11 games at defensive end for the Knights last season, leading the team in sacks (5.5), tackles for loss (9.5) and fumbles forced (three).
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
  • Davis already looks the part of a college defensive lineman at 6 feet 4 and 270 pounds and had a productive junior season at DeSmet with 46 tackles, 9 sacks and 18 tackles for loss.
    Austin Meek, New York Times, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Here’s the breezy sundress to wear for a relaxing summer day.
    Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2025
  • Lightweight sundresses are the unofficial uniform of summer, and right now Amazon has dozens of breathable options under $40 to shop.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • If someone who used to be active now avoids optional discussions or stops exploring new tools, the system can surface that shift.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The Aries solar eclipse on the 29th highlights your relationships—so be open to unexpected shifts in this arena.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The movie’s male lead Dustin Milligan first appears in a mechanic’s jumpsuit, a style that was appropriated decades ago by the American designer Anne Fogarty, who borrowed from the uniform for a housedress in her own collection after being inspired by a gas station attendant.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • Down by four in overtime, Williams scored on a pullup jumper and, after an Atlanta miss, a perfect pass from Williams set Collier up for a layup to even things back up with 1:45 to play.
    Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
  • Second, his jumper is too inconsistent to rely upon.
    Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025

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