negligee

variants also negligé

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Recent Examples of negligee Unlike the formal period clothing worn by the heroine in Lugosi’s film, Tovar was made to wear a negligee, instilling an impression that Latinas and Latino audiences have looser morals than their English-language counterparts, Morales said. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024 According to the museum, many of the works have never been exhibited or seen outside the archives, including the corset of an 19th-century Parisian fashion plate, a 1938 Elsa Schiaparelli evening look, actress Mae West’s 1940s negligees and a 1952 cocktail dress by Christian Dior. Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 14 Aug. 2024 Nigerian actress Temi Otedola oozed the mystery of a film noir femme fatale in a floor-length black coat, tightly cinched with the lacy hint of a negligee peeking out beneath. Ian Malone, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2024 Elisa Benzoni’s elegant period costumes include modest bustiers, negligees and silk robes. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2024 See All Example Sentences for negligee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligee
Noun
  • Several other analysts sprinkled their response to the earnings call with optimistic observations about Super, who has led the lingerie shop since last September and was hired to revamp a brand that has spent the past six years careening from one disaster to the next.
    Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
  • Taking a break from Brat green, Charli opted for a Barbie pink U-plunge bra and thong from lingerie brand Fleur du Mal.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • But as the chase goes on, Mari takes off many of her layers, including her footwear; she’s left in just the nightie and Jackie’s necklace, which Shauna had fastened around her neck moments before.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 Apr. 2025

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“Negligee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligee. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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