as in braids
to form into a braid
pleat ribbons
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Recent Examples of pleats
Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Copyleaf Stretchy Wide-Leg Pants A ruched waistband and imitation front-button closure give these stretchy, wide-leg trousers with reverse-front pleats a polished, work-ready vibe.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Robust and cushioned, with stretchy pleats true to Issey Miyake’s iconic Pleats Please design, the accessory is designed to snugly hold any model of iPhone (as well as small essentials like AirPods or a chapstick).
—Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
The Tailleur section features a short redingote dress by Alaïa from the fall 2005 collection in navy blue wool cloth with a small flat collar, pleats on the hips, and decorative stitching.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
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
Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
Flat front panel and knife pleats around the back.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Copyleaf Stretchy Wide-Leg Pants A ruched waistband and imitation front-button closure give these stretchy, wide-leg trousers with reverse-front pleats a polished, work-ready vibe.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Robust and cushioned, with stretchy pleats true to Issey Miyake’s iconic Pleats Please design, the accessory is designed to snugly hold any model of iPhone (as well as small essentials like AirPods or a chapstick).
—Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
The Tailleur section features a short redingote dress by Alaïa from the fall 2005 collection in navy blue wool cloth with a small flat collar, pleats on the hips, and decorative stitching.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Overly Elaborate Pleats Heavy, elaborate pleats can make curtains look stiff and overly formal, which is why designers are favoring simpler, more elegant pleat styles.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleats
Verb
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His death gives shape to the plot, which braids together the police investigation with relevant flashbacks.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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Fischer skillfully braids the three stories together, situating them in an atmosphere of creative ferment and reckless churn.—
Michael O’Donnell,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Tab top curtains include fabric loops that slide over the rod, leaving it partially visible and forming soft, relaxed folds.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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The thumb loops helped keep the sleeves anchored and prevented the shirt from riding up during swimming and mobility drills.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two hinges mean two creases, which are visible at off angles and when the screen is dark.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Roll the rug for storage rather than folding it to prevent creases and damage to the backing.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Press the seams together, flip over so the seam is down, and shape gently into a ball.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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Look at the layers of soil and grass and measure how thick the layer of thatch is.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Pleats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleats. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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