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Recent Examples of handkerchief
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).
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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
Particular mostly to Louisiana weddings, the second line parade is quite the celebratory tradition in which a brass band and parasol-wielding newlyweds lead their guests, who wave handkerchiefs or napkins, on a festive jaunt through the city (or around their reception venue).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
Madison Mogen's father, Ben, looked agitated and was breathing heavily, rubbing his eyes with a handkerchief.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 2 July 2025
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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
Particular mostly to Louisiana weddings, the second line parade is quite the celebratory tradition in which a brass band and parasol-wielding newlyweds lead their guests, who wave handkerchiefs or napkins, on a festive jaunt through the city (or around their reception venue).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
Madison Mogen's father, Ben, looked agitated and was breathing heavily, rubbing his eyes with a handkerchief.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 2 July 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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Then competitors broke down their stations, piling flowers, towels, and candles onto wheeled display tables and rolling them out with the efficiency of a Nascar pit crew.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Turn your towel over and place the stained side on top of a thick layer of paper towels.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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First, start by blotting the stain using a paper or cloth napkin, or towel.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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But this season, almost everyone who has actually made it to the weddings feels about as interesting as a damp cocktail napkin.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Throughout the week, her hair has maintained a natural side part—whether pulled into a low ponytail or pushed back by a bandana—with fringe bangs cut to frame her right eye.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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Herndon, wearing his signature bandana wrapped around his head, watched from the shadows side stage for more than 90 minutes Saturday night.—
Cindy Watts,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Handkerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handkerchief. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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