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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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2025
The clothing collection includes scarves, shawls, jackets, and tops made from linen, silk, and cotton.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
These Kashmiri shawls lay at the heart of imperial debates about industrialization, authenticity, and taste, Zutshi explains.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 6 Aug. 2025
On offer will be curved jackets, voluminous coats, and structured knits, as well as accessories that have proven hits in Korea — including shawls and leather handbags.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Among the collectibles on offer are 138 bags and small leather goods, ranging from Speedies, Neverfulls, and CarryAlls; 77 pieces of jewelry and accessories; 80 scarves, shawls, and stoles done up in silk and cashmere; and 10 ready-to-wear pieces.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2025
The clothing collection includes scarves, shawls, jackets, and tops made from linen, silk, and cotton.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
These Kashmiri shawls lay at the heart of imperial debates about industrialization, authenticity, and taste, Zutshi explains.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 6 Aug. 2025
On offer will be curved jackets, voluminous coats, and structured knits, as well as accessories that have proven hits in Korea — including shawls and leather handbags.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shawls
Verb
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His droll voiceover, which warmly blankets and contextualizes his imagery, provides viewers an entrée into an worldview effortlessly engaged with culture, politics, and the smallest details of his private life.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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And the Eero Pro 6E, at $150 off, blankets your home in a fast, reliable Wi-Fi 6E mesh network while easily managing smart home gear.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Summer brings open-air festivals like Flow Festival, in a former power plant, while winter wraps the city in snow.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The new bargain lunch item wraps all-white meat, crispy chicken tender inside a soft flour tortilla alongside crisp lettuce, tomatoes, melty cheddar cheese, and the chain’s signature BBQ Ranch sauce.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This finicky, formal style coats every page of the novel with an impressively even surface that doesn’t serve any deeper spiritual purpose.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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Simmer until mixture coats the back of a spoon, 1 minute.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The dresses, in muted shades ranging from pale pink to pearl gray, cream and black, contrast layers of vaporous tulle and organza with long ruffled skirts and collared capes in satin or taffeta edged with lace.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Following Okuma was the Navajo designer Penny Singer, who debuted her latest assortment of hand-appliquéd capes, vests, and colorful ribbon shirts for men.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Cloître Saint-Trophime envelops viewers in ancient stone and filtered light, a living monument to time’s passage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Shawls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shawls. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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