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Recent Examples of pleat
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2025
Of course, the classic silhouettes are all covered here—from roomy wide-legs to stovepipes and skinnies, polished pleat-fronts that are ideal for office outfitting, and barrel-leg options with that distinct, fashion-forward sensibility.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2025
That reason could be water-soluble dyes or finishes, sizing, pleating, or any other number of things.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
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Verb
The chef has also plucked inspiration from the forms and textures of the couture universe, with dishes like his Couture Lasagna with artichoke pleats, or his New Look cocktails.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2025
Of course, the classic silhouettes are all covered here—from roomy wide-legs to stovepipes and skinnies, polished pleat-fronts that are ideal for office outfitting, and barrel-leg options with that distinct, fashion-forward sensibility.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Hathaway wears an ankle-length silk dress with pleating around the bodice to give the dress shape and a sheer overlay across the neckline.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2025
That reason could be water-soluble dyes or finishes, sizing, pleating, or any other number of things.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleat
Verb
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The incenses were twisting in the air, the different smokes braiding themselves like hair in Coraline’s gloved fingers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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For a more in-the-moment experience, check out massages, henna, hair braiding and face painting.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The perfectly imperfect artsy-meets-preppy plait was secured with elastics at both the base and the ends, because who has time to do the whole hair-wrapping thing?—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
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The look became a real-life flower crown in an adorable way, with fresh white flowers tucked into the plait.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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This neurocosmetic innovation, inspired by Nobel Prize-winning research on touch receptors, works by activating sensory pathways in the skin to trigger the release of mood-regulating biomarkers, establishing a continuous feedback loop between skin repair and emotional balance.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Riders can start at the Laguna Campground and loop around the Big Laguna Lake and head back to the campground for about a 32-mile trek.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Journee Collection Romer Booties These ankle booties combine an almond toe and center seam detail for a sleek, modern shape.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Khalil Shakir is running up the seam, taking the cornerback with him and grabbing the attention of the deep middle safety.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.—
CMG Containers,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2024
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And—as expected—the solid rear axle does its usual dance on corrugations as well as its obligatory wag on big one-wheel bumps.—
Barry Winfield,
Car and Driver,
1 Aug. 2023
Noun
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The result of skilled labor, universities, banks and existing industry bonding together becomes clear in many ways, including, of course, a top layer of entrepreneurs and capitalists owning and deploying billions of Swiss Francs.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Without a secondary layer, the ceiling of the group looks limited — something that’s already in question given how Connor and Scheifele stack up to the best forwards in the West.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Unlike most fruity orange sauces, the Pickled Prince version isn’t sugar-forward — kumquats have the perfect mixture of sweet punch and pucker to complement the habanero.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Protect your pucker while pampering it with this vitamin C mineral lip serum that comes in two shades that flatter everyone: Baby Pink and Neutral Peach.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The makeup was similar to the high glam Williams has donned before, comprised of a bright undereye, bronze and mauve shadow across her crease, faux lashes, warm-toned contour under her cheekbones, an earthy brown lip liner and nude lipstick.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The high waist slims creases and hugs snugly above the hip bone.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Pleat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleat. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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