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noun

Definition of shawl

as in stole

a piece of cloth that is used especially by women as a covering for the head or shoulders

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Noun

This gorgeous lilac option made from airy linen can easily be worn as a shawl, too, or even as a makeshift blanket on long flights to your next vacay. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 13 July 2026 Bostonians with ties to Cape Verde wore the country’s flag on bags, shawls, and most popularly, soccer jerseys during a City Hall flag raising Sunday to celebrate the archipelago nation’s 51st Independence Day. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026

Verb

Indeed, genuine Kashmiri shawls in that period could cost £200 or more. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 6 Aug. 2025 But Pashmina shawls from Jammu & Kashmir/Ladakh, Kutch Embroidery from Gujarat, Chendamanglam Dhoties from Kerala and Madhur Kathi mats from West Bengal also fall into this category. — Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for shawl

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Noun

Continue reading … BENCH BRAWL — Democratic lawmaker calls for SCOTUS expansion, says GOP 'stole' seats.

— , FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
On June 29, 2026, Miami-Dade buried a FIFA 2026 stole, an FIU Panthers mascot and memorabilia from historian Dorothy Jenkins Fields honoring her legacy in preserving Black history and culture including photos of the Historic Lyric Theater.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Definition of stole

Verb

Each spoonful was rich and silky, with creamy vanilla pudding coating tender banana slices and vanilla wafers that soaked up enough sweetness to become cake-like.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Combine the broccoli mixture with the crispy pasta, balsamic vinegar, butter, and toasted pine nuts, and toss everything together over medium-high heat until the butter melts and coats the noodles.

— Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

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Big Bend Holiday Hotel Big Bend Holiday Hotel has restored all its rooms with rustic flair, complete with serape curtains and custom tile work.

— Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
At folding tables covered in colorful serapes, crockpots bubble with carne asada, as Hernandez’s brother, sister and other workers prep chile de arbol and dice onions for guacamole.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026

Definition of serape

Verb

The fragrance wraps Turkish rose—a honeyed, full-bodied bloom—in earthy notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense, while blackcurrant and raspberry add a touch of zest.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Store in an airtight container or tin or wrapped in parchment paper and then aluminum foil at room temperature for up to 5 days.

— Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of wrap

Noun

While the top included a plunging back, the look was further elevated with a sheer cape that draped over Wonders’ shoulders.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
For the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, Grande returned to her signature shade in a custom Alberta Ferretti look, wearing an off-the-shoulder pink satin gown layered beneath an embroidered floor-length cape.

— Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Definition of cape

Verb

The bedroom itself is a typical tiny house loft, which is carpeted and has space for a double bed and some more cabinetry.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 June 2026
When a bathroom is carpeted, the moisture will eventually start seeping into the carpet, causing mold and mildew growth.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026

Definition of carpet

Verb

Lego Icons Succulents Artificial Plant Set Brighten up your bookshelf, desk, or mantle with this artificial succulent set that one of our shopping writers called her favorite piece of home décor.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Farms with multiple species also provide habitat for colorful and charismatic wildlife such as the endangered Yellow-eared Parrot and mantled howling monkey.

— Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

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