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Recent Examples of handkerchief
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.
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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
Some are silky, some are spikey, and some — like the one worn by stately maidservant Hero, played by Emma Corrin — look like handkerchiefs delicately dropped from a great height onto the head of its wearer.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
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.
—Rebecca Soffer, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
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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
Some are silky, some are spikey, and some — like the one worn by stately maidservant Hero, played by Emma Corrin — look like handkerchiefs delicately dropped from a great height onto the head of its wearer.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
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.
—Rebecca Soffer, Time, 4 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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Onboard, all passengers are treated with spacious leather seats, curated in-flight refreshments (including bone broth), and calming aids like warm towels.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Use a cloth dampened with water to remove the vinegar solution, then dry all surfaces with a towel.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pierce, who wore a bandanna and camouflage leggings, had tattoos of butterflies and flowers on her arms.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The dogs wore matching big sister bandanas in case something somehow got lost in translation.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At that meeting, the documents said, Merchant used a napkin and other objects to depict various assassination scenarios, quizzing Ali on how a target might be killed in each.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Another lives in her dining room as easy access storage for items like candles and napkin rings, and a third can be found in her home office.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Handkerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handkerchief. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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