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Recent Examples of handkerchief
The heat was now sweltering, my handkerchief sodden with use.
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Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Sparkly snow like a fresh handkerchief had been dropped on the town.
—Anne Carson, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
From the racks, Anna pulls a Christopher John Rogers red bustier top and army green handkerchief skirt, paired with pink Dior sunglasses, a rosette choker, and black mesh Norma Kamali gloves (all pictured in the poster).
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 7 Aug. 2025
Cowart was charged with one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (chemical handkerchief).
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
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Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Sparkly snow like a fresh handkerchief had been dropped on the town.
—Anne Carson, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
From the racks, Anna pulls a Christopher John Rogers red bustier top and army green handkerchief skirt, paired with pink Dior sunglasses, a rosette choker, and black mesh Norma Kamali gloves (all pictured in the poster).
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 7 Aug. 2025
Cowart was charged with one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (chemical handkerchief).
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handkerchief
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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Brown stayed down for a bit, and then walked off the field with a trainer holding a towel to Brown’s bleeding chin — and with his arms waving on the crowd.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
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If the screens must stay in place, put towels on the floor under your screens to soak up any mess.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Available now and starting at $140, the table linen collection includes a napkin set as well a tablecloth in either a rectangular or square silhouette.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
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Noel comes over and takes the napkin and spoon from her and holds the napkin down to crotch level.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Costume options range from simple bandanas to more elaborate inflatable outfits.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Fans can get their hands on four shirts, three hoodies, a tote bag, bandana and a hat from the merchandise booth.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Handkerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handkerchief. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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