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Recent Examples of lingerie
The return of a lace motif informed following looks that moved fluidly between turn-of-the-century forms, 1930s and 40s lingerie accents, and eventually 1970s going out maxi-dresses.
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Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
This feminine moment inspired us for the shoes as well; working with silk satin in powdery boudoir shades, some embroidered with delicate embroidery that features little lingerie roses and satin bows, finished with soft suede soles, that come both in comfortable kitten heels and flats.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
That same month, photos of Cawthorn were leaked showing him wearing lingerie on a cruise ship.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Last week, the teen, who turned 16 this summer, told a Washington County deputy that Faust sent provocative messages to him on Dec. 8 through Snapchat, followed by pictures of herself wearing lingerie.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 Sep. 2025
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Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
This feminine moment inspired us for the shoes as well; working with silk satin in powdery boudoir shades, some embroidered with delicate embroidery that features little lingerie roses and satin bows, finished with soft suede soles, that come both in comfortable kitten heels and flats.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
That same month, photos of Cawthorn were leaked showing him wearing lingerie on a cruise ship.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Last week, the teen, who turned 16 this summer, told a Washington County deputy that Faust sent provocative messages to him on Dec. 8 through Snapchat, followed by pictures of herself wearing lingerie.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lingerie
Noun
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And arguments rage among fans over details such as the exact color of sequins on a negligee worn by a character named Magenta.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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Soon after, an army of local women show up, strip a wary Julia of her gown and pray over her naked belly before dressing her in a new nightie and easing her down onto the bed.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
5 Sep. 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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“Lingerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lingerie. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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