obi

Definition of obinext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of obi Kid-sized yukata, obi belts and slippers are provided, which are not only practical but are likely to make for great family photos. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 For the collection, Dimorestudio’s Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci translated 20,000 obi patterns into modern fabrics. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026 Rose Byrne also styled her white lace dress with a thick brown leather obi belt in Paris. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obi
Noun
  • There was a basket with lemons, each one tied with red curling ribbon, fish spices stacked, the register with all the keys covered by a silicone hood, and a pile of newspapers next to a pile of wrapping sheets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Leslie took issue with a recent stunt Kennedy had pulled at the hospital, which involved making a surprise appearance for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open his signature vaccine injury clinic.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Tracks may start with classy piano, but subtlety is almost never the end product; the group wields sidechains like a bandolier, extracting the maximum possible velocity in every kick while retaining the gooey melodic centre.
    — Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
  • On an unseasonably warm February morning, Principal Condra Allred walked the hallways of Cleveland Elementary School's 76-year-old building wearing a pink fanny pack slung over one shoulder like a bandolier.
    — Cory Turner, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • To avoid a retaliation claim, keep decisions about Steve’s role, performance, and development consistent and documented, and loop in someone beyond his manager.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
  • EmArm uses a perception-action loop to translate tactile measurements into movement commands.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • During Thursday’s show, Guthrie draped a sash across Melvin as Daly placed a dark-blue towel over Melvin’s shoulders cape-style.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Halsey looks ridiculous in a green jacket with a red scarf for a sash.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Among the relics of its decline is a hulking complex of rusted pipes, towers and conveyor belts in Delano, just five miles north of the McFarland chipping yard.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The military returned not only Tischler's remains but also his helmet, belt buckle, and combat boots.
    — J.D. Miles, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Obi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obi. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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