Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdresses
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Wasps are territorial, so hanging a fake nest near a problem area tricks them into thinking another colony has already claimed the space.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026 -
One of the dangers of the Midwestern climate is a late-winter warm spell that thaws the soil and tricks bulbs and other plants into sprouting too early.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Taylor, then with her fourth husband Richard Burton, wanted to ditch her formal '50s style of long skirts and tasteful sheaths.—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Guests can relax post-shower (or post-tub) in Guayabera robes custom-made by Dos Carolinas, and enjoy treats from the Ice Box, including local beer, farmers market provisions, and the makings for the world's best margarita.—
Diana Oates,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Design and color Traditional kimonos are known for their elaborate and stylish designs, but since the look has become more popular in Western culture, kimono-style robes are available in a variety of plain and simple styles as well.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It can be enjoyed warm or chilled, whichever better suits your schedule.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Her bleach-bright ends offer a slight departure to the general interpretation, but one that still suits the narrative.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Perspective shifts may reshape your upcoming plans.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Perspective shifts may reshape your upcoming plans.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the censor does prohibit us from putting out live broadcasts of intercepts that could reveal the accuracy of Iranian ballistic missiles or the location of interceptor missile arrays.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Or at least carve out a little business as a component supplier of solar arrays.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Best maxi shirtdresses Apart from having the versatility to be dressed up or down, a maxi shirtdress is also the ideal silhouette for cold-weather layering.—
Shelby Ying Hyde,
Glamour,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Overdresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdresses. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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