Thesaurus results for PLEATS

pleats 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pleat

as in braids

to form into a braid pleat ribbons

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2 of 2

noun

plural of pleat

as in plies

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Recent Examples of pleats

Verb

The godet pleats are both polished and breezy, which is ideal for spring weather. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Flat front panel and knife pleats around the back. — Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 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

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Hamilton let his signature braids down ahead of his race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which marks the seventh stop on the Formula 1 calendar this year.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The latter, in particular, braids the bittersweet melodies of anorak-sporting vintage twee with ear-bleeding country-grunge that evokes Meat Puppets’ heaviest squalls.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026

Definition of braids

Noun

From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
The ultra-fine plaits falling past the shoulders give this look a sleek, understated finish.

— Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 June 2026

Definition of plaits

Noun

For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
The project could involve installing the adaptive system software, rewiring the advanced loops, possible upgrades or installation of detection cameras and reprogramming of traffic controllers to collect traffic data, Beach said.

— Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2026

Definition of loops

Noun

The yachts are distinguished by a new sculptural hull form featuring an intersection of creases that create a subtle triangle motif reminiscent of the delta symbol.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
My suggestion is to opt for these pants in one of their darker, richer tones, which tend to look more professional anyway and are less likely to show creases.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 12 July 2026

Definition of creases

Noun

Major League Baseball was the original path Kelce sought to become a pro athlete, gripping seams on the ball instead of running the seam route as a tight end in the NFL.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Press the seams together, flip over so the seam is down, and shape gently into a ball.

— Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026

Definition of seams

Noun

So all these different layers to the word bait correspond to a different layer of show, correspond to each different episode.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
It’s also made with five foam layers that create a balanced feel, starting with a soft, quilted top layer that gives it an instantly cozy finish.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026

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