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Recent Examples of muumuu
Wearing a flowing purple muumuu, Monaleo gets to throwing down a soul food dinner for the whole family.
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Amaya Espinal Instead of sporting a matching set or a stringy bikini, our girl, Amaya Papaya, floated around the villa in episode 28 of Love Island USA in a flowy muumuu dress, which is a house dress worn in the U.S., according to Teen Vogue.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
Jean’s mama, in a kente-print muumuu (as much out of self-consciousness about middle-aged weight gain, Jean figured, as in celebration of the day), hovered nearby, smiling on.
—David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
To truly embody auntie-core, not just in appearance, but in spirit, a proper muumuu is a must.
—Essence, 17 July 2025
Brando acted with an ice-bucket on his head, imitated the Queen of England in his line readings and performed bongos at the wrap party while wearing a muumuu.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
The singer hosted the European Music Awards in everything from a hair-raising strapless strapless dress to a sheer hooded muumuu and Kiki boots.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Amaya Espinal Instead of sporting a matching set or a stringy bikini, our girl, Amaya Papaya, floated around the villa in episode 28 of Love Island USA in a flowy muumuu dress, which is a house dress worn in the U.S., according to Teen Vogue.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
Jean’s mama, in a kente-print muumuu (as much out of self-consciousness about middle-aged weight gain, Jean figured, as in celebration of the day), hovered nearby, smiling on.
—David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
To truly embody auntie-core, not just in appearance, but in spirit, a proper muumuu is a must.
—Essence, 17 July 2025
Brando acted with an ice-bucket on his head, imitated the Queen of England in his line readings and performed bongos at the wrap party while wearing a muumuu.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
The singer hosted the European Music Awards in everything from a hair-raising strapless strapless dress to a sheer hooded muumuu and Kiki boots.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muumuu
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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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
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In the photos, Billy wears a casual black shirt and olive green baseball cap, while Alexa Ray wears a floral sundress.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In Arashiyama, enjoy a kimono fitting before strolling through the Bamboo Grove and visiting Tenryuji Temple, where Zen aesthetics influence both garden design and cuisine.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Dec. 2025
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Sutras would be carried in a pouch or scraps of cloth with the name of a god sewn into kimonos.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In new Instagram photos posted by Mukamal, Robbie modeled a Roberto Cavalli minidress and an unexpected hairdo.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Dunst paired the mules with a long sleeve minidress in a powder blue, also from the spring 2026 Valentino ready-to-wear collection.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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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
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The team also developed a proprietary nozzle that produces core-and-sheath beads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 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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Oklahoma forward Derrion Reid banked in a fadeaway jumper off the backboard.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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During one early sequence, the two-way rookie flushed a dunk, blocked a short jumper by Grant, then converted an and-one layup against ex-Celtic Robert Williams III, who faced his former team for the first time since his 2023 trade to Portland.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Muumuu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muumuu. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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