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Recent Examples of sneakers
One of New Balance’s cushiest designs, the Fresh Foam X 1080 V14 sneakers make the perfect walking shoes, especially on hard terrain.
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Given the premise, sneakers are naturally a major part of the costuming.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
If Jennifer Lawrence inspired you to get your own Mary Jane sneakers, head to Salomon to score her exact pair.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Throw in some festival-ready additions—an oversized graphic tee, simple sneakers, an easygoing bandana—to master the art of high-low styling.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 May 2026
Stock up on sandals, flats, and sneakers while certain pairs are discounted by 25%.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 May 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
Salomon also joined forces with Sandy Liang to create coquettish ribboned sneakers–which tapped into the customization trend of adding charms, chains, and jewelry that has swept social feeds.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Mangione, who faces 11 counts in New York, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, attended his court hearing wearing a white-collared shirt, a burgundy sweater and orange sneakers.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Given the premise, sneakers are naturally a major part of the costuming.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
If Jennifer Lawrence inspired you to get your own Mary Jane sneakers, head to Salomon to score her exact pair.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Throw in some festival-ready additions—an oversized graphic tee, simple sneakers, an easygoing bandana—to master the art of high-low styling.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 May 2026
Stock up on sandals, flats, and sneakers while certain pairs are discounted by 25%.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 May 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
Salomon also joined forces with Sandy Liang to create coquettish ribboned sneakers–which tapped into the customization trend of adding charms, chains, and jewelry that has swept social feeds.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Mangione, who faces 11 counts in New York, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, attended his court hearing wearing a white-collared shirt, a burgundy sweater and orange sneakers.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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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Only about 30 percent of all nests evade their many predators, including skunks, opossums, raccoons, coyotes, snakes, and even domestic dogs and cats.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
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This invites not only skunks, but also other unwanted visitors such as mice, opossums, and raccoons, says Anderson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The new series was filmed primarily outdoors in Texas, presenting challenges like extreme heat and venomous snakes.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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There are snakes and hyenas and wild dogs.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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