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Recent Examples of lingerie
The Spice Girls might be synonymous with pop music, but Rachael McCrary is trying to give lingerie shoppers a louder voice with Spice Rack.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
For years, designers have tried to harness that same feeling of shock, exposure and titillation by reimagining lingerie staples such as corsets, bras and nightdresses on the runway.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
In keeping with the city-ready lingerie trend, the camisole features spaghetti straps, lace trim, and sheer panels.
—Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 28 July 2025
In 2023, Klum appeared alongside Leni in a lingerie campaign for Intimissimi, sparking controversy online for the overt tone of sexuality.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
For years, designers have tried to harness that same feeling of shock, exposure and titillation by reimagining lingerie staples such as corsets, bras and nightdresses on the runway.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
In keeping with the city-ready lingerie trend, the camisole features spaghetti straps, lace trim, and sheer panels.
—Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 28 July 2025
In 2023, Klum appeared alongside Leni in a lingerie campaign for Intimissimi, sparking controversy online for the overt tone of sexuality.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lingerie
Noun
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Bobo’s own mother drinks late into the night, and frequently passes out in a silky negligee, clutching a machine gun.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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The image became so indelible that the negligee Simon wore was included in her exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame when she was inducted in 2022.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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The picture was initially displayed at Vigée Le Brun’s first-ever exhibition at the prestigious Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1783, though the exposing nature of the queen’s nightie was deemed too inappropriate for public viewership and quickly removed.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
29 July 2025
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Easy Dresses Luxe white slips and nighties abound, but practically speaking, a simpler design will serve you best on the big day.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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“Lingerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lingerie. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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