variants
or nighty
as in negligee
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Recent Examples of nightie
On the other end of the style spectrum, a sense of playfulness and granny chic aesthetic permeated the market, with Victorian-esque blouses, brassieres, and retro nighties getting the spotlight.
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Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 2025
After the narrator steals a nightie from the laundry room and asks Robbie to wear it, the affair’s power dynamic shifts.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
And Beth would be in a nightie of some kind.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
The Italian designer’s collection, which turned out to be her swan song, focused on elevating simple silhouettes with romantic flourishes, like the mauve-gray nightie seen here with macramé lace.
—Ari Stark, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 2025
After the narrator steals a nightie from the laundry room and asks Robbie to wear it, the affair’s power dynamic shifts.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
And Beth would be in a nightie of some kind.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
The Italian designer’s collection, which turned out to be her swan song, focused on elevating simple silhouettes with romantic flourishes, like the mauve-gray nightie seen here with macramé lace.
—Ari Stark, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightie
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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The pink lace Valentino bodysuit had a few unique touches that differentiated it from the average lingerie piece.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Modern sensuality was also front and center, with lingerie inspired pieces rendered more fluid, sheer and confident than before.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Nightie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightie. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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