as in gowns
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
preferred nightshirts over pajama sets
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gowns
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An employee that stayed close to Ramos and Pegasus during his recent Holtz visit, for example, closely monitored the interactions, making sure the kids cleaned their hands properly and, at times, changed gowns following their interactions with the horse.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025 -
Lhuillier is no stranger to bridal designs; in fact, her collection of wedding dresses, accessories like lace gloves, and after-party gowns is a consistent bestseller.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Nightshirts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightshirts. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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