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Recent Examples of pelisse
Rather than betray alienation, her surviving correspondence—mostly to Cassandra—talks of fabrics, caps and pelisses (a type of woman’s cloak); social calls, dinners, and balls; the weather; her mother’s health; and people—often dozens of names.
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Robert Garnett, WSJ, 14 July 2017
Rather than betray alienation, her surviving correspondence—mostly to Cassandra—talks of fabrics, caps and pelisses (a type of woman’s cloak)
—Robert Garnett, WSJ, 14 July 2017
Robert Garnett, WSJ, 14 July 2017
Rather than betray alienation, her surviving correspondence—mostly to Cassandra—talks of fabrics, caps and pelisses (a type of woman’s cloak)
—Robert Garnett, WSJ, 14 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pelisse
Noun
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Princess Charlene, Queen Letizia, Queen Mathilde and Princess Sophie notably had their heads covered with mantillas that matched their outfits at Pope Leo's inauguration mass, while Grand Duchess Maria Teresa skipped the accessory.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Women are largely expected to wear a matching mantilla, a lace veil, while in the pope’s presence.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
18 May 2025
Noun
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For her label Anissa Aida, designer Anissa Meddeb, who lives in the capital, makes gossamer silk blouses evoking the striped motif of handwoven fouta towels and voluminous coats inspired by the burnoose cloaks worn by Berbers.—
Sarah Khan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2020
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On a rainy day men wore winter-weight burnooses with the large hoods drawn up—enigmatic Jedi-like figures in the medina's alleyways.—
Klara Glowczewska,
Town & Country,
30 Mar. 2015
Noun
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The brown trout of a lifetime that just sipped your fly can shoot down a riffle and bust that delicate 6-pound tippet.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
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Line class, tippet class, and length records for Florida-strain fish will still be eligible for records in the largemouth bass category.—
Sage Marshall,
Field & Stream,
19 June 2024
Noun
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Princess Kate's appearance at the Order of the Garter ceremony, where members of the order wear regal blue velvet capes with an ostrich plume hat, marked a return to the annual event after missing it last year.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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Young supporters wrapped Mexican and Nicaraguan flags around their necks like capes.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Last night, Anya Taylor-Joy attended the premiere of her film The Gorge in a strapless white Dior minidress with a pleated capelet that fanned out like wings.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Her third dress of the night was extra special, as her sister, Natali Germanotta, made the teal crepe back satin silk velvet dress with a feather capelet for her.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Other than toting the babies on their backs, none of the capuchins interacted with or cared for the howlers, and eventually all the infants died of starvation.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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In one video, a group of capuchins prevents an infant howler monkey from escaping while adult howler monkeys call out.—
Elizabeth Landau,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Barbara is wearing a bright cowl neck sweater with silver jewelry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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The straps in the back are adjustable for a custom fit, while the cowl neckline is elegant and provides full coverage of the chest.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The Cocoon nursing cover looks more like a sweater poncho and is made from a breathable fabric that keeps you and your baby cool under cover.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Capes on cropped trenches and sleeveless poncho styles.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pelisse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelisse. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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