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Recent Examples of seams
Verb
The princess seams on the front and back of the dress also add visual appeal and structure.—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 Since the shoulder seams unfasten under pressure, the armholes can't be used as makeshift nooses, either.—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 17 Dec. 2025
Noun
Press the seams together, flip over so the seam is down, and shape gently into a ball.—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026 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
Mobley departed with deep, visible scratches down the left side of his face, souvenirs from another street fight.
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Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Last, but certainly not least from the Article Memorial Day sale, the brand’s Torme desk scratches the itch for office furniture that isn’t sterile or corporate-looking.
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.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
The crease-free ties are customizable for every hair type and style -- four loops for thick hair, two loops for regular ponytails or messy buns, and baby loops for braids or fine hair.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
Interior elastic loops and a mesh slip pocket keep bottles and smaller accessories secure, while the spacious 2-liter interior holds everything neatly in one place.
There’s nothing worse than getting to your destination and finding out your travel outfits have creases.
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Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Many of them are made from wrinkle-resistant fabrics or soft knits that bounce back after being packed, while others rely on flowy silhouettes and forgiving textures that don’t show creases.