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Recent Examples of obi
Rose Byrne also styled her white lace dress with a thick brown leather obi belt in Paris.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Now, with two years under its obi, Lin is ready to celebrate Orlando-style with a series of chef collaborations this week.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2024
Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder experimented with colors and patterns in this Manhattan triplex, starting with the bed frame in the primary bedroom, which mixes Holland & Sherry textiles with vintage Japanese obi.
—Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 6 Dec. 2022
At Van Cleef & Arpels, some of these were modeled on inro, the small boxes of wood, leather, metal, ivory or paper that Japanese men hung from their obi (kimonos have no pockets) to carry tobacco or medicinal herbs.
—New York Times, 11 Feb. 2021
Japanese men traditionally used an inrō, a basket worn suspended from an obi or sash, to carry small items including medicine.
—Peter Saenger, WSJ, 13 Nov. 2020
Kimonos are worn with the left side wrapped over the right and secured with an obi, or sash, around the waist.
—The Economist, 2 Mar. 2020
Susuru has just two omakase events under its obi at this point.
—Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 7 Oct. 2019
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Now, with two years under its obi, Lin is ready to celebrate Orlando-style with a series of chef collaborations this week.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2024
Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder experimented with colors and patterns in this Manhattan triplex, starting with the bed frame in the primary bedroom, which mixes Holland & Sherry textiles with vintage Japanese obi.
—Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 6 Dec. 2022
At Van Cleef & Arpels, some of these were modeled on inro, the small boxes of wood, leather, metal, ivory or paper that Japanese men hung from their obi (kimonos have no pockets) to carry tobacco or medicinal herbs.
—New York Times, 11 Feb. 2021
Japanese men traditionally used an inrō, a basket worn suspended from an obi or sash, to carry small items including medicine.
—Peter Saenger, WSJ, 13 Nov. 2020
Kimonos are worn with the left side wrapped over the right and secured with an obi, or sash, around the waist.
—The Economist, 2 Mar. 2020
Susuru has just two omakase events under its obi at this point.
—Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 7 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obi
Noun
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Tea towels, napkins, and a table runner are printed with classic holiday motifs, think poinsettias, ribbons, and elegant script, which add subtle seasonal flair to dining tables or kitchen prep areas.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
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Both buildings will likely be open for the rest of the year and into early 2026 as court administrators move operations across the street from the 1928 building to the one that formally opened Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.—
Douglas Hanks
November 10,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Those in the gang were marked by a distinctive tattoo: a skeleton with a mustache wearing a sombrero and a bandolier.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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The suspect, 20-year-old Wess Roley, was seen in a picture posted to his Instagram story wearing black face paint and camouflage clothing with a bandolier on his waist, authorities shared at a news conference.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Upon entering the time loop, Tara cycles restlessly through phases and responses, trying to decide how to use the days.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Data is a loop, Seth explained.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What To Know The incident unfolded on Tuesday during a livestreamed sash ceremony at a hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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During her trip to The Netherlands, Queen Letizia added a traditional yellow sash with a pearl broach to her dress, along with another pendant near her waist.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The two-tone garment has a V-neck design, long sleeves, two front pockets, and a removable tie belt.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Courteney is our protagonist, an elite coach who’s got 14 championships under her belt and is gunning for her 15th with a top-flight crew from the goofily named Sammy Davis Sr.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Obi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obi. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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