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a piece of cloth that is used especially by women as a covering for the head or shoulders
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Recent Examples of shawls
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
There is Yaser Shaw, whose tissue-thin shawls come in shades of chartreuse and hot pink and include delicate embroidery.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
Plus, they can even be layered with pieces like denim jackets, cardigans, and shawls.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Cashmere wool was initially used for Kashmiri shawls and became popular as a fabric for other sorts of clothing in Europe, such as sweaters.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
The massage also uses traditional shawls and harmonic movements to free the body of stress from head to toe.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The towels and shawls are lightweight, gentle on the skin and absorbent.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Blankets, shawls and capes were everywhere, as if the runways themselves needed bundling up.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Because inside the hotspot, a crowd of 100-ish people consisted mainly of women in second-skin minis and fur shawls.
—Cami Fateh, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Lightweight cotton shawls are expected to be a major summer trend, especially in bright colors and patterns.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
There is Yaser Shaw, whose tissue-thin shawls come in shades of chartreuse and hot pink and include delicate embroidery.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
Plus, they can even be layered with pieces like denim jackets, cardigans, and shawls.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Cashmere wool was initially used for Kashmiri shawls and became popular as a fabric for other sorts of clothing in Europe, such as sweaters.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
The massage also uses traditional shawls and harmonic movements to free the body of stress from head to toe.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The towels and shawls are lightweight, gentle on the skin and absorbent.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Blankets, shawls and capes were everywhere, as if the runways themselves needed bundling up.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Because inside the hotspot, a crowd of 100-ish people consisted mainly of women in second-skin minis and fur shawls.
—Cami Fateh, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shawls
Noun
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Bidders will also find capes, drapes, peignoirs, jumpsuits, fur coats and red, white and blue ensemble that Ann-Margret wore for a performance at the White House, when President Gerald Ford was honoring the Shah of Iran.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Chicagoan Bill Pinkney sailed into Boston Harbor having circumnavigated the globe all by himself, the third American and the first Black person to have accomplished the feat by taking a route that included the five southernmost capes.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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There is snow on the mountains, dense fog that blankets crops in the fall, giving life to wine-country grapes, fires in the dry season and the occasional earthquake.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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And because the magnetosphere blankets the entire globe, StormWall would serve as a collective shield for the entire planet, the researchers say.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Between the cups, the actress's top is held together by a single thin string that wraps around to tie at the mid-back.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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The resulting design is a hybrid of textile innovation, a proprietary fitting system, and garment engineering for a piece that wraps around the body, giving a personalized support system to wearers.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Then there’s the gorgeous pink dust that lightly coats each chip.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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The palate showcases roasted agave, lemon peel, white pepper, and spices, all riding on a firm, oily texture that coats the mouth.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Found in small quantities in the solar wind, He-3 is implanted in the lunar regolith, the layer of loose, fragmented material that carpets the terrain of the moon.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reroll the dough sheets away from you into cylinders and loosely pinch them closed.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Secrecy shrouds the guest list, although photos of John Legend and the Beckhams at Argentaia have popped on social media.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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This ornament, situating them as something between a throw pillow and a hand muff, shrouds the thick-boned fore- and hindquarters that give them a characteristic rolling gait.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Spray paint hisses and music envelops Amsterdam Avenue as Knicks colors cover the sidewalk.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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First off, the firepit gathering space has been enhanced, with vines and the extension of an overhead structure, giving it the feeling of an elevated crown that envelops the contestants.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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“Shawls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shawls. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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