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Recent Examples of peekaboo
As a foundation piece, Megan wore a sheer jeweled corset bodysuit in shades of pink, yellow, and blue with straps that sliced across her chest for a peekaboo bra cutout detail, while jeweled medallions cascaded down her stomach.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2022
The adjacent, downstairs bathroom adds a surprise to the space with its all-over-tonal-blue tile, which offers a peekaboo dose of color to the kitchen.
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Blake Miller,
House Beautiful,
7 Sep. 2021
Take a spin around the new garden in a two-toned ribbed Staud dress and some peekaboo flats from Cult Gaia (the better to climb all those steps!).
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Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
29 May 2021
Certainly not any of the thousands of people who've tried one of Amazon's best-selling one-piece bathing suits: a monokini with crisscross straps and a peekaboo waist that comes in dozens of colors and prints.
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Christie Calucchia,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2021
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2022
The adjacent, downstairs bathroom adds a surprise to the space with its all-over-tonal-blue tile, which offers a peekaboo dose of color to the kitchen.
—
Blake Miller,
House Beautiful,
7 Sep. 2021
Take a spin around the new garden in a two-toned ribbed Staud dress and some peekaboo flats from Cult Gaia (the better to climb all those steps!).
—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
29 May 2021
Certainly not any of the thousands of people who've tried one of Amazon's best-selling one-piece bathing suits: a monokini with crisscross straps and a peekaboo waist that comes in dozens of colors and prints.
—
Christie Calucchia,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peekaboo
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Dion’s look appeared to be made out of a slightly sheer material, showing off her legs through the diaphanous fabric.
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That spirit is exemplified by Ford, a gregarious hostess who moves through the various groupings of women in a diaphanous full-length blue dress, introducing Godfred to a group of attendees and hugging both first-timers and her OGs enthusiastically.
Adjective
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This sheer shade is a light and delicate pink with a hint of beige.
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The sheer number of deals available can make shopping overwhelming for even the savviest shoppers.
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This contrasts sharply with Ben Bernanke's transparent regime, which established explicit inflation targets and regular communication to enhance predictability and anchor expectations.
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Companies can prepare workers through reskilling, but also by being transparent in changes that may happen to labor as a result of automation, both for better and for worse.
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The soap combines with the minerals in the water to leave a filmy residue on your hands.
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Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.
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Stylistically, these books are often surreal and oneiric, with the gauzy texture of childhood reverie.
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The light, gauzy fabric is airy enough to double as a swimsuit cover-up.
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The musician wowed in the see-through halterneck gown from Dsquared2, which featured a plunging neckline and barely there netted fabric.
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Lizzo, Coco Jones and more high-profile stars incorporated the see-through fabric motif into their respective designer looks, emphasizing the constancy of the modern material.
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But a gossamer jacket tossed over a swimsuit on a breezy evening?
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The type of memory flashbacks that are shot at knee level, gauzy and out of focus, with a gossamer visual touch to conjure whispering, buried emotions of the past.
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The Oscar-winning actress went mostly minimal with her Sheryl Lowe jewelry pieces, save for rings and a dainty earrings.
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The bottoms add a playful air to any summer ensemble thanks to their dainty print and effortlessly stylish fit.
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“Peekaboo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peekaboo. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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