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Recent Examples of shirtwaist
In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.
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Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
About 18 years ago, thick poison ivy covered 64 headstones in Staten Island’s Baron Hirsch Cemetery, including the one belonging to Beckie Neubauer, a 19-year-old Austrian immigrant who died in the Triangle shirtwaist factory fire.
—Maria Cramer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
One day in March of 1911—the same month as the infamous Triangle shirtwaist factory fire in New York City that trapped and killed 146 workers—a woman named Alice Hamilton arrived at the Sangamon Street works, a lead-smelting plant on Chicago’s East Side, and asked to take a look around.
—Daniel Stone, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
Four other structures, including a two-story shirtwaist home built in 1916, exist on the block.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025
The workshop produced shirtwaists, Edwardian-style women’s blouses that were, by then, going out of style.
—Fiona Alison Duncan, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
But rather than an imitation of life as it was depicted in Sirk’s films, all mannered transatlantic speech and swishing shirtwaist dresses, Moore takes the assignment dead seriously.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
The first display greeting viewers showcases three shirtwaists embroidered with the names of three women who perished in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2023
An opening scene shows Gold swapping her designer dress with a refugee’s dirty shirtwaist to allow the woman to blend more easily into society.
—Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2023
Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
About 18 years ago, thick poison ivy covered 64 headstones in Staten Island’s Baron Hirsch Cemetery, including the one belonging to Beckie Neubauer, a 19-year-old Austrian immigrant who died in the Triangle shirtwaist factory fire.
—Maria Cramer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
One day in March of 1911—the same month as the infamous Triangle shirtwaist factory fire in New York City that trapped and killed 146 workers—a woman named Alice Hamilton arrived at the Sangamon Street works, a lead-smelting plant on Chicago’s East Side, and asked to take a look around.
—Daniel Stone, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
Four other structures, including a two-story shirtwaist home built in 1916, exist on the block.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025
The workshop produced shirtwaists, Edwardian-style women’s blouses that were, by then, going out of style.
—Fiona Alison Duncan, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
But rather than an imitation of life as it was depicted in Sirk’s films, all mannered transatlantic speech and swishing shirtwaist dresses, Moore takes the assignment dead seriously.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
The first display greeting viewers showcases three shirtwaists embroidered with the names of three women who perished in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2023
An opening scene shows Gold swapping her designer dress with a refugee’s dirty shirtwaist to allow the woman to blend more easily into society.
—Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shirtwaist
Noun
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These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.—
Clint Davis,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2024
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The movie’s male lead Dustin Milligan first appears in a mechanic’s jumpsuit, a style that was appropriated decades ago by the American designer Anne Fogarty, who borrowed from the uniform for a housedress in her own collection after being inspired by a gas station attendant.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
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Every day, Instagram is flooded with countless carousels of girls roaming the streets of Tokyo in oversize denim jackets, or posing in kimonos on traditional tatami mats.—
Elena Clavarino,
Air Mail,
5 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lawrence utilized bold colors and textures in her layered look, pairing a vibrant red kimono-style coat with cheetah-print boots peeking out under her wide-leg pants.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Available in four versatile colors — navy, black, khaki, and coral — this sundress has all the makings of a warm-weather wardrobe staple.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Ralph Lauren sundress at Nordstrom is the perfect choice for a dressier event, like church or a family dinner.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Now, analysis of the covers reveals the distant lands — and animals — where the chemises originate.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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But unlike other medieval libraries, the Clairvaux Romanesque manuscripts have an additional second cover, called a chemise, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Here’s How to Style Summer’s Most Controversial Shoe Trend By Jake Henry Smith Best Sporty Dress: Free People Hot Shot Bubble Set Courtesy of brand 21/22 Free People Hot Shot Bubble Set $80 Free People Channel your girlhood self with this bubble-hem minidress, which is right on trend for summer.—
Avery Matera,
Glamour,
23 Apr. 2025
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The women also showed off their personal style, with Karen Fairchild opting for an orange minidress under a gray suit jacket and fishnet stockings, and Kimberly Schlapman choosing a black minidress with fuzzy fringe on the bottom.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Combine two trends with this shirtdress that reminds us of Meghan’s recent Easter look.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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This one can be styled with anything from your favorite blazer and jeans combination, to a chic shirtdress in the warmer months.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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The 30-year-old, who was arrested in December 2022, was allegedly linked to the crime scene by DNA recovered from a knife sheath and cell phone pings, per a probable cause affidavit previously obtained by PEOPLE.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Surprisingly, the team discovered that one of the two giant bony claws has its keratin sheath—comparable to a human nail—still preserved.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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Brando acted with an ice-bucket on his head, imitated the Queen of England in his line readings and performed bongos at the wrap party while wearing a muumuu.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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The singer hosted the European Music Awards in everything from a hair-raising strapless strapless dress to a sheer hooded muumuu and Kiki boots.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Shirtwaist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shirtwaist. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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