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Recent Examples of handkerchiefs
It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discarded.
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Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Their masters stood nearby, traders in thick mantle coats with handkerchiefs wrapped round their heads, smoking and chatting in French.
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Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
In September, seek out Independence Day traditions like cueca (a folk dance with handkerchiefs) on street corners and at week-long fondas (pop-up fairs).
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Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
Had Otello understood that all the world is a joke, as Falstaff startlingly reveals at the end of the opera, Iago would never have been able to poison Otello’s susceptible frail ego with his ridiculous tales of handkerchiefs and what-not.
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Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Some journalists attending this year’s dinner have unveiled plans to wear pocket handkerchiefs or lapel pins with the words of the First Amendment.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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).
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
The showing marked a sharp contrast from the 2025 Gala, which had featured less advanced versions of the robots twirling handkerchiefs in a wobbly folk dance.
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Dylan Butts,matthew Chin,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Their masters stood nearby, traders in thick mantle coats with handkerchiefs wrapped round their heads, smoking and chatting in French.
—
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
In September, seek out Independence Day traditions like cueca (a folk dance with handkerchiefs) on street corners and at week-long fondas (pop-up fairs).
—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
Had Otello understood that all the world is a joke, as Falstaff startlingly reveals at the end of the opera, Iago would never have been able to poison Otello’s susceptible frail ego with his ridiculous tales of handkerchiefs and what-not.
—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Some journalists attending this year’s dinner have unveiled plans to wear pocket handkerchiefs or lapel pins with the words of the First Amendment.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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 Feb. 2026
The showing marked a sharp contrast from the 2025 Gala, which had featured less advanced versions of the robots twirling handkerchiefs in a wobbly folk dance.
—
Dylan Butts,matthew Chin,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
The touches of personal embroidery on little muslin handkerchiefs and the ‘ghost’ handbags were a clever touch.
—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handkerchiefs
Noun
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Each troop has its own set of merchandise, from camp T-shirts and bandannas to wristbands, pins and keychains.
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These types of cooling dog collars use the same principle as the bandanas and headbands worn by athletes and are made from cloth material.
Noun
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Let the blueberries sit for about five minutes, allowing the towels to absorb excess moisture.
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Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
Noun
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Some of the women had their hair covered in lace mantillas, an old Catholic custom.
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At the funeral for Pope Francis in April, Jill Biden, Queen Letizia of Spain, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Queen Rania of Jordan were among the high-profile royals and global dignitaries who wore mantillas with their mourning attire.
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“Handkerchiefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handkerchiefs. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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