pleated

past tense of pleat
as in braided
to form into a braid pleat ribbons

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Recent Examples of pleated In its modern version, its sculptural and chiseled oval shape inspired by the melon — a fruit long associated with abundance, prosperity and vitality — came in aluminum pleated in 24-karat gold for enhanced lightness. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Whether your granny skirt is floral, lace, linen, or neatly pleated, the formula is surprisingly simple. — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026 For her final day of engagements in the area, Middleton wore a cream pleated Jenny Packham skirt, Blazé Milano pin-stripe blazer and belt, as well as Alicia flats in taupe and black courtesy of designer Camilla Elphick. — Stefania Saltalamacchia, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026 The Glamaker Oversized Jean Jacket caught my mom's eye for its drapey pleated back and dropped shoulders, elevating your look ever so slightly without losing structure. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026 Some bottoms were pleated, amplifying the voluminous looks. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleated
braided
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  • Many had long, black hair braided with beads and strung with bright parrot feathers.
    — Daniel Barnum, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2026
  • At virtual hearings, Leya sat with her arms crossed, her dark, wavy hair neatly braided in cornrows and wearing an oversized coat over her red uniform.
    — Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 14 Oct. 2026

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“Pleated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleated. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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