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Recent Examples of parka
Plus approximately 35 pounds of winter clothing to brave the northern European chill, including a heavy parka with a hood that looks like something the scientists would wear in Antarctica.
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Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
At the Alaska Aviation Museum, near the airport in Anchorage, a Boeing 737 with the logo of Alaska Airlines on its sides and the company’s emblem of a smiling, parka-wearing Native man on its tail sits with other mothballed airplanes outside a hangar.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
One of the best garments is a hooded ski parka, which is lightweight yet provides excellent insulation.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
For example, late last year, Parker paired the Ugg Classic Ultra Mini Boots in gray with a flirty polka dot midi skirt and hooded parka.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
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Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
At the Alaska Aviation Museum, near the airport in Anchorage, a Boeing 737 with the logo of Alaska Airlines on its sides and the company’s emblem of a smiling, parka-wearing Native man on its tail sits with other mothballed airplanes outside a hangar.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
One of the best garments is a hooded ski parka, which is lightweight yet provides excellent insulation.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
For example, late last year, Parker paired the Ugg Classic Ultra Mini Boots in gray with a flirty polka dot midi skirt and hooded parka.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parka
Noun
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So trusted is digital word-of-mouth, that sales figures can be influenced almost entirely by video endorsements–the virality of Uniqlo’s funnel-neck jacket, released last year, is one such example.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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The brand’s classic coats were joined by handsome bomber jackets in grained leather or suede, cocooning puffers and enveloping shearling jackets and stoles that were lined with contrasting napa for extra luxe.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This anxiety takes the physical form of a garish yellow raincoat that seemingly only Rika can see, providing a protective layer between herself and others.—
Sarah Chihaya,
New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2026
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Pair a bomber jacket with your everyday jeans, style a classic denim jacket with everything from wide-leg pants to dresses, or add waterproof raincoats to your spring wardrobe to stay dry when the rainy season arrives.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Parka.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parka. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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