as in handkerchiefs
a small, often square piece of material that is used for personal hygiene purposes
held a hankie up to his nose and blew vigorously
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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 -
The fans responded by waving their white handkerchiefs, the ultimate sign of disapproval.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Vertical file folding for towels and clothes maximizes space and keeps drawers looking tidy longer.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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Scoop up our favorite finds, including a pasta roller attachment for making the perfect homemade pasta, a handheld blender for easy smoothies in seconds, and darling towels that serve as the ultimate cleaning companion, from $8.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Hankies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hankies. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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