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Recent Examples of obi
For the collection, Dimorestudio’s Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci translated 20,000 obi patterns into modern fabrics.
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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
Susuru has just two omakase events under its obi at this point.
—Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 7 Oct. 2019
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
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
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There are so many exquisite, Netherlandish, hyperreal details to admire in the piece—the shadow of Giovanna’s necklace, the enamel decorations on her cross, the frizz of her hair—but there’s something about the ribbon that feels like a banner of heartbreak.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Maddie threw the first pitch at the event, and ribbons around the field were painted orange for her.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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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
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Stunning photos taken by the crew were released on Tuesday, April 7, one day after their loop around the moon, showing spectacular views and a solar eclipse in space.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Apollo 13's unplanned lunar loop sent it 248,655 miles (400,171 kilometers) from Earth, farther than any humans had ever gone before.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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One fan in a birthday crown and sash climbs a nearby tree to try and get a better view, ignoring security guards and a disgruntled NYPD officer who attempted to get him down.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Donegan, 28, was awarded a crown, sash, $50,000 in tuition scholarship and a year of incredible opportunities.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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Revolving sushi chain Kura coming to Ballantyne Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is taking over the former Pearlz Oyster Bar space at StoneCrest at Piper Glen in Ballantyne, bringing its conveyor belt sushi experience and more than 100 menu items to its first-ever North Carolina location.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
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Green was the first women’s United States champion in the belt’s history and the first to have multiple reigns.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Obi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obi. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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