kimono

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Recent Examples of kimono There were evil cicadas buzzing around, a sentient instant camera taking pictures on its own, a possibly nefarious ventriloquist dummy, and an evil ghost lady in a kimono. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024 Outside the Dolby Theatre, the world order was busy falling apart; inside, people in kilts and kimonos and kaffiyehs were waiting to see who’d win Best Actress. Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025 The flowers also appear on merchandise ranging from postcards to kimonos. Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025 The new women’s collection included double-face fabrics, a linen, and a mohair and wool fabric, while the designs were inspired by Japanese kimonos, made on a jacquard loom. Andrea Onate, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kimono
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kimono
Noun
  • Here’s the breezy sundress to wear for a relaxing summer day.
    Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2025
  • Lightweight sundresses are the unofficial uniform of summer, and right now Amazon has dozens of breathable options under $40 to shop.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • Now, analysis of the covers reveals the distant lands — and animals — where the chemises originate.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But unlike other medieval libraries, the Clairvaux Romanesque manuscripts have an additional second cover, called a chemise, according to the study.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This can cut off the medial nerve that runs through the transverse carpal ligament that serves as a protective sheath for the nerves.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • In an Instagram post taken in the floating city, Trump shared snaps of herself in a flowery, lacy minidress.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
  • Swift took the stage in a black minidress and knee-high black boots.
    Christie D’Zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
  • In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.
    Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Melania Trump chose a crisp white Thom Browne shirtdress to attend the White House’s Independence Day picnic on Friday.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 5 July 2025
  • Highlights include this wrap-tie shirtdress that has a relaxed fit and can be worn year-round, these gingham smocked shorts with an elastic waistband for comfort, and this Land’s End tank top that is ideal for layering or wearing solo.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • Brando acted with an ice-bucket on his head, imitated the Queen of England in his line readings and performed bongos at the wrap party while wearing a muumuu.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The singer hosted the European Music Awards in everything from a hair-raising strapless strapless dress to a sheer hooded muumuu and Kiki boots.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.
    Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The movie’s male lead Dustin Milligan first appears in a mechanic’s jumpsuit, a style that was appropriated decades ago by the American designer Anne Fogarty, who borrowed from the uniform for a housedress in her own collection after being inspired by a gas station attendant.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019

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