pleats 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of pleat
as in braids
to form into a braid pleat ribbons

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pleats

2 of 2

noun

plural of pleat

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Recent Examples of pleats
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
Noun
  • Dopamine loops from social media, games, and constant notifications have reduced their tolerance for boredom, focus and real-world interaction.
    Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Repetition and reflective practice shows that tight feedback loops sharpen those signals through continuous adjustment.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Reaching for a portable clothes steamer is my go-to hack for knocking out pesky creases in a flash.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • This eye gel has helped with inflammation, tightened, and reduced creases under my eyes.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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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“Pleats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleats. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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