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Examples of ladylike in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web The Times Square Tabby Bag debuted on the Coach Fall 2024 runway, where ladylike vibes juxtaposed the ironic aesthetics of Gen Z — whether the new bag was carried atop the popular Coach Empire Bag or dripping with eclectic keychains and bag charms. Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024 The ladylike, 1920s concepts that started last season, returned this season with an abundance of flapper dresses, art deco motifs and a lots of fringe. Alex Badia, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024 Below, 11 forever-chic ways to master ladylike dressing for fall. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024 According to the fall/winter 2024 runways and ladylike dressers from far and wide, a peacoat is the ultimate outfit topper. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ladylike 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladylike
Adjective
  • But not to be outdone, Hamilton and his gentlemanly ways left their own imprint on Taylor’s life.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Photo : Floris Floris Leather Oud If ever there was a gentlemanly leather scent, this is it.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Inge: In Sweden and Norway, Inge is historically seen as a masculine name; however, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, and other countries typically use it as a feminine name.
    Anna Moeslein, Parents, 26 Oct. 2024
  • The witchy tale of a young rookie (Dakota Johnson) learning a coven secretly runs her famous dance company is one of feminine strength and schlocky carnage.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Lily falls in love with the charismatic but questionable Ryle; sweet, chivalrous Atlas returns from her past.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2024
  • McCray’s chivalrous side came out on the first date.
    Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
Adjective
  • In both sketches, Keaton plays an effeminate man who doesn’t quite understand the assignment.
    Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • But worry not: Once it’s done poking fun at an effeminate male stereotype, the script swoops in with a cautious coming-out monologue perfectly tailored to generate a fresh round of headlines celebrating and/or criticizing Disney’s latest LGBTQ milestone.
    Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2021
Adjective
  • There, Sofia is subjected to relentless amounts of torture, which makes the violence so far on The Penguin seem relatively civilized in comparison.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2024
  • When And Where On Monday To See It At Its Best See The Comet And A Supermoon-Saturn Eclipse: The Night Sky This Week The top half of the draw was much more civilized with no real upsets to the 16’s.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • My favorite was the dystopian one featured in the tour’s promotional, majestically capturing a Black, womanly otherworldliness concomitant with her performance.
    Julian Randall, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Her namesake designs reflect her penchant for luxurious fabrics and impeccable make, unexpected flourishes via volume or texture, and womanly silhouettes with a modernist touch.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • Yet, the hype must be balanced with careful governance and thoughtful investment strategies.
    Brian Walker, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • No matter how careful your calculations, your turkey will inevitably compete with a roomful of side dishes, too many too-tasty appetizers, and some adage about saving room for dessert.
    Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • In Benediction, Terence Davies had to split Siegfried Sassoon into two (Jack Lowden, Peter Capaldi) to create a comparably complex personality, but Scott’s Adam is all the more moving for being less refined, a performance of sustained fragility and unmanly truth.
    Armond White, National Review, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Why is his governess, Mrs. Brock, fired for encouraging Richard’s unmanly interest in poetry and music?
    Francine Prose, The New York Review of Books, 22 Nov. 2018

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“Ladylike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladylike. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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