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Recent Examples of handkerchief
The touches of personal embroidery on little muslin handkerchiefs and the ‘ghost’ handbags were a clever touch.
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Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
After Brodie tapped in, Rodriguez, ever the showman, playfully placed a handkerchief over the ex-QB’s eyes before lining up his own birdie putt from 12 feet.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Over time, the slim medium-size cube became my portable underwear drawer; the wide small pouch was my outdoor gear bag (beanie, gloves, handkerchief, swimsuit, and foldable cap); and the wide medium size held my bras and socks.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
All Ingrid is left with is her father’s bloody handkerchief.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
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Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
After Brodie tapped in, Rodriguez, ever the showman, playfully placed a handkerchief over the ex-QB’s eyes before lining up his own birdie putt from 12 feet.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Over time, the slim medium-size cube became my portable underwear drawer; the wide small pouch was my outdoor gear bag (beanie, gloves, handkerchief, swimsuit, and foldable cap); and the wide medium size held my bras and socks.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
All Ingrid is left with is her father’s bloody handkerchief.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handkerchief
Noun
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Standalone cotton twill, madras, linen, rayon and poplin are light, airy and breathable—and therefore should be avoided at all costs.—
Barry Samaha,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2023
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Robbie Kendall was waiting on the steps of the tomb in madras shorts and a light blue polo shirt, his blond hair worn just long enough to suggest surfer without actually looking disreputable.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
12 Dec. 2022
Noun
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Guests at this hotel can help themselves to complimentary bicycles, beach chairs, and towels.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The three compartment sink was plugged with towels instead of drain plugs.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her long nails were painted cherry red to match the bandana, and her signature blonde hair was worn down in her usual style.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, the bar will feature a retail component where locals can check out Broken Bow’s hats, button-down shirts, bandannas and more, all of which feature Patterson’s original artwork and designs.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The camera returned one more time to show the mom placing a second spoon into her cup and wiping off excess dripping from the sides with a napkin.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The camera panned to the family once more, this time showing the mom placing a second spoon into the cup and wiping excess off the sides with a napkin.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Handkerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handkerchief. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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