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Recent Examples of handkerchief
Build in exits by driving separately or staying nearby, and have a sensory anchor to ground you, say, a small note in your pocket with a comforting message or a calming scent on a handkerchief.
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Rebecca Soffer, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Zain poured water over the wound and then helped Yazid tighten the handkerchief strips around his massive leg.
—Daniyal Mueenuddin, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
The teenager also added a pink handkerchief to his suit jacket, matching his date's pink dress.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
There was Onur, with his hair slicked back, dark and free of flour, and there was Leyla, a handkerchief to her eye.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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Rebecca Soffer, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Zain poured water over the wound and then helped Yazid tighten the handkerchief strips around his massive leg.
—Daniyal Mueenuddin, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
The teenager also added a pink handkerchief to his suit jacket, matching his date's pink dress.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
There was Onur, with his hair slicked back, dark and free of flour, and there was Leyla, a handkerchief to her eye.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 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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Turkish cotton towels double as lightweight blankets, ideal for an extra layer on a chilly plane or to stay cozy in your hotel room.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, a growing pile of clothes and towels on the floor makes the space feel even more unorganized.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The bandana will sadly not be available for purchase, as G-Dragon is the proud owner of the only one.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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Who else can pull off sequins and spandex or a Dodgers jersey with a bandana, depending on the day?—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An open flame can easily catch a roll of paper towels or a full napkin holder on fire.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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Sterling silver or brass napkin rings are timeless pieces that can be worth a pretty penny.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Handkerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handkerchief. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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