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Recent Examples of sneakers
My closet was a mix of Converse sneakers, ballet flats, and combat boots with no arch support.
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Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Some of the event’s stylish revellers incorporate vintage graphic tees featuring legendary salseros, cornflower blue basketball shorts, special-edition Nike sneakers, and Puerto Rican flags reimagined into any and every garment or accessory imaginable (Earrings!
—CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Instead of reaching for sneakers or sandals, both celebrities recently stepped out in outfit-making heels that prove dressier shoes are just as important for a well-rounded wardrobe.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Readers can find a full look at all of the available sneakers below.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 June 2026
Pair it with sandals, sneakers, or wedges depending on the occasion, and dress it up with chunky jewelry or a wide-brim hat.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
Recently, consumers have shifted toward using running shoes as an everyday product as opposed to performance basketball sneakers, with an exception for retro shoes.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
Arden, who wore a plaid jacket and laceless black sneakers, headed to the flying area.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Up the ante with an oversized visor and of-the-moment silver sneakers.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Some of the event’s stylish revellers incorporate vintage graphic tees featuring legendary salseros, cornflower blue basketball shorts, special-edition Nike sneakers, and Puerto Rican flags reimagined into any and every garment or accessory imaginable (Earrings!
—CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Instead of reaching for sneakers or sandals, both celebrities recently stepped out in outfit-making heels that prove dressier shoes are just as important for a well-rounded wardrobe.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Readers can find a full look at all of the available sneakers below.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 June 2026
Pair it with sandals, sneakers, or wedges depending on the occasion, and dress it up with chunky jewelry or a wide-brim hat.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
Recently, consumers have shifted toward using running shoes as an everyday product as opposed to performance basketball sneakers, with an exception for retro shoes.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
Arden, who wore a plaid jacket and laceless black sneakers, headed to the flying area.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Up the ante with an oversized visor and of-the-moment silver sneakers.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneakers
Noun
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These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Some homeowners claim the soap's strong scent can help discourage skunks from lingering near flower beds, garbage cans and other areas around the home.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Rabies is most common in wild animals including skunks, raccoons, bats and foxes.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Noun
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North Carolina is home to six types of venomous snakes; Germany has two.—
Eva Flowe
June 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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From the desert of Palm Springs to the San Francisco Bay Area, the 800-mile fault line snakes through much of California and has remained relatively calm in recent years.—
Hunter Sowards,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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