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Recent Examples of serapeHer house was very small but cheery and cozy, with crochet, flannel and serape coverings on the furniture and bright lemon-yellow cabinets in the kitchen.—Helen Ouyang, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2023 This includes a cheeky copy of Bernie Sanders wearing a face mask at the presidential inauguration, except he’s wrapped in a colorful serape and there’s a large margarita on a table next to him.—Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 22 June 2021 Nearby, a long table was draped in a Mexican serape and topped with platters of pan dulce, while next to it, two women pushed around sizzling pieces of chicken and beef on gas griddles.—Cecilia Ballí, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2022 So in Lubbock, there's a Pancho Claus that wears a serape and a sombrero.—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2021 See All Example Sentences for serape
This versatile piece transforms effortlessly from wrap to shawl, scarf, or even a light blanket.
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Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
But the real showstopper was her feathery shawl, whose massive 18-foot train enveloped the carpet — and required six helpers (plus some assistance from Evan) to carry it.
The red and gold stole that Pope Leo XIV wore on May 8 features ornate illustrations of the four gospels in the New Testament − Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Morrill said.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
The liturgical garments – such as robes, stoles and hats – worn by the pope and other Christian church officials are known as vestments.
In photographs from the outing, Thurman rocked a gray blazer, black turtleneck and a flowy black skirt while her youngest opted for a green cape, matching dress and small black bag.
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Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
19 May 2025
Brown fouled out with 2:50 left in the third quarter, banished to the Phantom Zone, hanging up his cape with 20 points on 8-for-20 shooting.
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