petticoat

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petticoat
Adjective
  • Bow Strap midi dress: $139 (Nordstrom) This Petal & Pup Floret midi dress at Nordstrom offers a modern take on boho fashion with its subtle floral design, cute ladylike details and flattering cut.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
  • Polka dots and other playful prints abound, with a dotted ladylike shift dresses with Miu Miu accessories, summer halters via Reformation once again, and a flirty Alessandra Rich mini-dress.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • An Elm Drive victory would give trainer Phil D’Amato a very successful weekend on the distaff side of the ledger.
    Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2021
  • The personal rivalries on the distaff side became apparent during the transition: When the Bushes won, Nancy did not invite Barbara to tour the living quarters until January 11 — much later than was traditional.
    NBC News, NBC News, 21 Apr. 2018
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“Petticoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petticoat. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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