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Recent Examples of kirtle
Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.
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Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2023
Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kirtle
Noun
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First came a shift or chemise, typically made of linen, according to the Victoria & Albert Museum.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
14 Feb. 2026
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Another photo shows her in a white lace chemise over a black bra and leather pants, with a pair of handcuffs dangling from her wrist.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
22 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This overall slender shape has a rough sheath.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Visitors come to the former silver-mining town for its renowned baths, strolling the pedestrian-only city center in yukata (a summer kimono) garb.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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Additional fun kid-friendly options include a ramen-making class at nearby Musoshin and traditional kimono dressing and hair styling, which my dress-up loving daughter adored, paired with a lively rickshaw ride.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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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
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In an Instagram Story posted on As Ever's account days prior, Markle wore a sundress of her own.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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This is a personal choice—your perfect chore outfit could be a sundress, a matching workout set, or even a pair of clean pajamas.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the Huskies also couldn’t make a jumper; UConn shot 31% from the field and 27% from deep.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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On the other end, James missed consecutive free throws, which snowballed when Flagg followed with a jumper to push Dallas’ advantage back to 10 points.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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All three were bogged down by degrees of overdress.—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
28 Dec. 2017
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“Kirtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kirtle. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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