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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
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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
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Or go for a one-piece, like a nightgown or a chemise, which eliminates one item from your carry-on.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Metallic heels were also on order for another of her husband's premieres — plus a textured sheath and her trademark glossy waves.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Custom kimonos are perfect for the warm days, but there are also fluffy robes and beds with soft Quivera linens that offer the deepest sleep.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Crane The newest bird in Masked Singer history, Crane wears a stunning kimono.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 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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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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Yet, on a warm fall afternoon, while playing hide-and-seek with other kids in her mother's yard, the petite 6-year-old girl wearing a sundress vanished.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fonseca went full boho bride in a white sundress with a high-low skirt in a ruffled lace design.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Tobias Harris' jumper put the Pistons up by six with 40 seconds left.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Arizona’s Jaden Bradley hit a jumper to cut KU’s lead to four.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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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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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 Feb. 2026.
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