serape

variants or sarape

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of serape Her 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serape
Noun
  • This versatile piece transforms effortlessly from wrap to shawl, scarf, or even a light blanket.
    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.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • 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.
    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.
    Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • 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.
    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.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Also look for salads, wraps and sandwiches, and other game-day friendly foods including nachos.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
  • The six-show run at Resorts World Theatre begins May 21 and wraps May 31, giving fans an up-close chance to experience the legend.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 May 2025

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“Serape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serape. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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