granny dress

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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. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2026 Comes complete with an old granny dress, purse and wig. Katey Clifford, oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2020
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Noun
  • 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
  • The secondhand shops of Nakano Broadway are treasure troves of vintage kimono.
    Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Garrett, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year who turned 30 in December, has raced up the all-time sack list.
    Jeff Howe, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • The real draw, however, might be a defense that added single-season sack king Myles Garrett and vaunted cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, thereby radically shifting the unit's outlook at its two weakest spots.
    Jim Reineking, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • This maxi sundress is a refined (yet really functional) fashion find that would fit into any New England summer soirée.
    Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • Another piece to layer with a sundress is a crisp button-down shirt.
    Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • As traditional radio was being upended by rapid technology shifts, Audacy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2024, emerging a year later with reduced debt and a revitalized outlook.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 June 2026
  • Every Tuesday, this new newsletter delivers clear-eyed, authoritative intelligence on the deals, decisions, policies, and power shifts shaping one of the world’s most consequential regions, written for the people who need to act on it.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 June 2026
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
  • 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
  • Brunson, smothered by the Spurs’ tenacious defense, missed shot after shot, but—clutch as ever—tied the game at 104 with an off-kilter jumper, then was in the right place to make the game-winning play when Wembanyama threw the ball away, and scored the game-winning point.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
  • Los Angeles held a 55-54 lead at halftime after Bueckers' baseline jumper at the buzzer was overturned after a review.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 June 2026

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“Granny dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granny%20dress. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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