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Recent Examples of sneakers
The brands teamed up on a collection of activewear as well as the Skims’ first foray into sneakers.
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Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
However, instead of pairing the beachy look with thong sandals or basic white sneakers, Holmes opted for a pair of brown suede Franco Sarto Mary-Jane flats and black accessories for a touch of New York sensibility.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2026
Style this tie-front pleated top with wide-leg jeans and kitten heels, or go with coordinating linen shorts and sneakers for a casual daytime look.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Barnes stood with dancerly poise in a crisp white shirt, a black tie, and cushy black sneakers.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Police recently clarified she was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, light blue jeans and white sneakers with a black stripe, updating an earlier description of different clothing.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
Sunlight helps kill bacteria and odors — a real bonus when that rug has spent months under muddy paws and sandy sneakers.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The style is timeless and designed to be worn from day to night, so plan to pair your new pants with everything casual and dressy, including T-shirts, button-downs, sneakers, and even heeled boots.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
However, instead of pairing the beachy look with thong sandals or basic white sneakers, Holmes opted for a pair of brown suede Franco Sarto Mary-Jane flats and black accessories for a touch of New York sensibility.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2026
Style this tie-front pleated top with wide-leg jeans and kitten heels, or go with coordinating linen shorts and sneakers for a casual daytime look.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Barnes stood with dancerly poise in a crisp white shirt, a black tie, and cushy black sneakers.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Police recently clarified she was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, light blue jeans and white sneakers with a black stripe, updating an earlier description of different clothing.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
Sunlight helps kill bacteria and odors — a real bonus when that rug has spent months under muddy paws and sandy sneakers.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The style is timeless and designed to be worn from day to night, so plan to pair your new pants with everything casual and dressy, including T-shirts, button-downs, sneakers, and even heeled boots.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneakers
Noun
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Wear them to work with a pair of cute loafers and a spring blouse, or dress them down with a tee and your favorite sneaks for a comfy-casual look.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Fields also ran eight QB sneaks in 2025 — a play absent from the Chiefs playbook since Mahomes dislocated his kneecap on a sneak in 2019 — and converted seven of them.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Like most common garden pests, skunks are often misunderstood creatures.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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Health officials in Oakland County reported that a resident was bitten by a skunk last Friday, which tested positive for rabies earlier this week.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Glenn has been hunting snakes for 25 years.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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However, small, non-restricted pet snakes, such as ball pythons, are generally legal, according to Connecticut statutes.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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