as in braided
to form into a braid
pleat ribbons
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Recent Examples of pleated
Alba paired the heels with a crisp white button-down tucked into beige knee-length shorts, pleated through the front for shape.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleated
braided
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For the event celebrating the release of her brother's movie, Lux opted for a black gown with a halter neckline, braided details and cutouts around the waist.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Known for their lifelike eyes and realistic hair that can be braided and styled, American Girl dolls are designed so that every girl can find a look that feels like her own.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Pleated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleated. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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