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
  • Romantic, breezy sundresses are all the rage this summer, and Brittany Mahomes just proved why.
    Claire Harmeyer, People.com, 19 June 2025
  • Whether breezy cover-ups, eye-catching swimsuits or versatile sundresses, summer fashion expresses individuality while staying cool in the heat.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 June 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
  • The case is likely to hinge on DNA evidence from a knife sheath, under a victim’s fingernails and in bloodstains.
    Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Wearing a white minidress, Edgerley walked across a field of grass in kitten heels toward her friends.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 18 June 2025
  • Dresses include a minidress with short sleeves is available in dark indigo and cream, a leopard print swing dress and a sleeveless mini dress with tie in the back for a more fitted look.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 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
  • Pair them with an oversized shirtdress, an epic headscarf, and a pair of strappy sandals.
    Iman Balagam, Glamour, 5 June 2025
  • The socialite and model paired the cutout ballet flats with a midi shirtdress, belted to match her shoes, and a bamboo-handle Gucci bag.
    FN Staff, Footwear News, 28 May 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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“Kimono.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kimono. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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