as in braids
to form into a braid
pleat ribbons
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Recent Examples of pleats
Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Chouyatou Linen-Blend Palazzo Pants These trousers are designed in a linen and cotton blend with an exaggerated wide-leg silhouette, exposed five-button fly, and pleats at the hips.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleats
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In her stunning debut, The Waterbearers, Sasha braids the stories of three generations of Black single mothers—her grandmother, her mother, and herself—with portraits of leading Black women figures in American culture.—
G'ra Asim
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Usually crafted from wool, the rug is made up of rows of popcorn-like loops and has a welcoming quality thanks to its soft texture.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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The bottoms also have flat rivets at the back and watch pocket, single needle stitching construction, back darter risers, and three-point belt loops for a sleek look.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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LaLonde also recommends shaking out your towels before moving them to the dryer to release any creases and wrinkles.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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At the Loewe show on Friday, Chamberlain opted for tight, tiny curls next to silver shadow in her eye creases and a dark red lip.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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French seams, which both require more materials and require more construction time than other finishing options; the seam allowance is long enough to allow the raw edge to be folded back and hidden away with tiny, invisible stitches.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Repeat layers twice more, omitting ricotta on the top layer.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Pleats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleats. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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