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Recent Examples of pinstripe
At least the New York Yankees refuse to adopt City Connect jerseys for a cash grab, knowing the navy blue pinstripes are a fitting tradition.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The sleeve is a darker shade of red and the jersey’s pinstripes [are] intentionally cut off at the shoulder, a nod to the popular vest-style uniforms last worn two decades ago.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Hal Steinbrenner will ultimately make the call on whether to introduce a third jersey, in addition to the team’s historic home pinstripes and road grays.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The dress is currently available in white and black, and chambray and blue pinstripe.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The sleeve is a darker shade of red and the jersey’s pinstripes [are] intentionally cut off at the shoulder, a nod to the popular vest-style uniforms last worn two decades ago.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Hal Steinbrenner will ultimately make the call on whether to introduce a third jersey, in addition to the team’s historic home pinstripes and road grays.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The dress is currently available in white and black, and chambray and blue pinstripe.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinstripe
Noun
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Choose from different patterns, colors, and designs from classic stripes to bold modern prints, accented with tassel detail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The oversized half-sleeve top and flowy wide-leg pants strike that sweet spot between comfortable and polished, while the subtle stripe print adds visual interest without feeling overly trendy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Noun
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In these pictures, emergency crews search through rubble, firefighters tackle blazes and residents survey the destruction in neighborhoods hit by the strikes.—
Polina Lytvynova,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Singerly Fire Company in Elkton responded to the blaze with 25 firefighters and brought it under control in about 20 minutes, according to the fire marshal’s office.—
The Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Riley White had the Warriors’ best scoring chance with a shot off the crossbar.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Patrick Dorgu earns a special commendation for his thunderbolt of a half-volley that rattled in off the underside of the crossbar.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Weekly episodes will move The Indigenous Setlist forward with conversations featuring country reggae artist Maoli of the Native Hawaiian community, punk rock band Dead Pioneers of Pyramid Lake Paiute, alt-rock and soul artist Aysanabee of the Sandy Lake First Nation (Oji-Cree), and more.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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Step your right leg straight back into a high lunge, with tension in the resistance band.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pinstripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinstripe. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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