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Recent Examples of granny dress
Comes complete with an old granny dress, purse and wig.
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Katey Clifford, oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2020
Katey Clifford, oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granny dress
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Another centuries-old Japanese institution is Ginza Mitsukoshi, a department store that originally focused on kimonos but now sells luxury goods from all over the world.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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In their last three college games, Fiske and Verse combined for 9 1/2 sacks — the Fujiwhara effect.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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In fact, after 13 games in 2022, Wyatt had just three pressures, no sacks and no quarterback hits.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Here’s the breezy sundress to wear for a relaxing summer day.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
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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
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This shift to more English-only services comes months after President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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Having navigated significant challenges, including the devastating hurricanes of 2017, a global pandemic and political shifts, the territory has emerged stronger than ever.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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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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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
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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
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Second, his jumper is too inconsistent to rely upon.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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“Granny dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granny%20dress. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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