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Recent Examples of kerchief
If yes, instead of knotting your bandana headband below your hairline, tie the ends in the back so the top of your head is fully covered with the rest of the kerchief.
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Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
Denim culottes, jodhpurs, button-down shirts and a denim top with a kerchief-like neckline co-mingled with leather riding boots, flannel tops and leather and fur jackets in rusty hues.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2025
Since the advent of the movement, hundreds of thousands of women have marched to the Palace of Congress, many of them wearing green kerchiefs, the symbol of the movement.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
Lidia covered her hair with a kerchief and tucked her bag in her armpit to keep its contents dry.
—Samanta Schweblin, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
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Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
Denim culottes, jodhpurs, button-down shirts and a denim top with a kerchief-like neckline co-mingled with leather riding boots, flannel tops and leather and fur jackets in rusty hues.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2025
Since the advent of the movement, hundreds of thousands of women have marched to the Palace of Congress, many of them wearing green kerchiefs, the symbol of the movement.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
Lidia covered her hair with a kerchief and tucked her bag in her armpit to keep its contents dry.
—Samanta Schweblin, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kerchief
Noun
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The Matrix star put a twist on his ensemble by adding a white handkerchief in the suit pocket.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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Foulards With Flair Wear one in your hair, around your neck, as a pareo, a little handkerchief top, knotted around a bag strap, or as a belt around the waist of skirts and dresses.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
Noun
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In addition to outfitting cabanas, sunbeds and deck chairs in sand and dark brown colorways, the Italian company has designed a range of beach essentials, from towels and shoppers to water bottles and hats.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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Fred, lithe as a jungle cat, sidled past Irv in his tie-dye and Lily in her towel, and made his way down the hall.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
Noun
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This case has two compartments — one large enough to carry a small bottle of wine or water, and another set of shelves that shoppers say are large enough to hold glasses, napkins, and snacks.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Plates and placemats, yellowed bed linens and napkins, glassware, curios, and sewing kits.—
Libby Buck
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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“Kerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerchief. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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