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Recent Examples of kimono
Crane The newest bird in Masked Singer history, Crane wears a stunning kimono.
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Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In Arashiyama, enjoy a kimono fitting before strolling through the Bamboo Grove and visiting Tenryuji Temple, where Zen aesthetics influence both garden design and cuisine.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Dec. 2025
Design and color Traditional kimonos are known for their elaborate and stylish designs, but since the look has become more popular in Western culture, kimono-style robes are available in a variety of plain and simple styles as well.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
The 24-year-old chose a kimono-style navy mini dress, cinched with a striped tie and paired with dainty red bow heels—all from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, naturally.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
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Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In Arashiyama, enjoy a kimono fitting before strolling through the Bamboo Grove and visiting Tenryuji Temple, where Zen aesthetics influence both garden design and cuisine.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Dec. 2025
Design and color Traditional kimonos are known for their elaborate and stylish designs, but since the look has become more popular in Western culture, kimono-style robes are available in a variety of plain and simple styles as well.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
The 24-year-old chose a kimono-style navy mini dress, cinched with a striped tie and paired with dainty red bow heels—all from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, naturally.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kimono
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Last week, the singer was spotted in a friend’s Instagram post wearing an airy sundress and coordinating white sneakers during a trip to London.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The thin straps and square toe give them a refined aesthetic that pairs well with jeans or even a classy sundress (my raggedy Tevas could never).—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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British model Alexa Chung strips the desert khaki down to the basics of the extravagantly detailed skirt topped by a fine chemise.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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More recently, a forensic scientist and criminologist hired by Kohberger's defense team named Brent Turvey has raised concerns about the chain of custody of the prosecution's main piece of evidence, a Ka-Bar knife sheath with Kohberger's DNA on it recovered next to Mogen and Goncalves.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Extremely smooth on the palate, its flavors of blackberry, dark plum, cinnamon, and nutmeg are set into a sheath of plush tannins that gently drop off into a slightly drying finish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Honor rocked a boho look, pairing a dark red lace minidress with brown cowboy boots and a brown blazer.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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Her gown was designed by Dolce & Gabbana Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana was behind Kourtney's now-famous minidress.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Between its pleats, lace detailing, and soft peplum design, the shirt has the DNA of a pintuck or shirtwaist blouse, but the front tie design gives it a sexier, romantic appeal.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
1 June 2026
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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
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Paltrow kicked off summer with a classic yet cool button-down shirtdress; the polished though not too formal look felt perfect for the office.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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The style offers the ease of a throw-on dress with more structure than a cotton shift or shirtdress.—
Irina Grechko,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Wearing a flowing purple muumuu, Monaleo gets to throwing down a soul food dinner for the whole family.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
30 Oct. 2025
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Amaya Espinal Instead of sporting a matching set or a stringy bikini, our girl, Amaya Papaya, floated around the villa in episode 28 of Love Island USA in a flowy muumuu dress, which is a house dress worn in the U.S., according to Teen Vogue.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
1 Oct. 2025
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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
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Spring/Summer 2023 collection was sunny, optimistic, and breezy—no doubt lead by its hero piece, the signature nightgown, a misnomer for the flowy, bohemian housedress that put the brand on the map.—
Lauren Caruso,
Harper's BAZAAR,
12 Aug. 2022
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“Kimono.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kimono. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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