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Recent Examples of sneakers
Throw in some festival-ready additions—an oversized graphic tee, simple sneakers, an easygoing bandana—to master the art of high-low styling.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 May 2026
It’s been partners with Jordan Brand since 2018, resulting in yearly kits and a robust assortment of sneakers.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Stock up on sandals, flats, and sneakers while certain pairs are discounted by 25%.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 May 2026
Dlooda Bootcut Trousers Available in eight colors, including black, brown, and berry, in sizes XS-2X, the popular pants can easily be worn with a blouse, a blazer, and some flats or with your favorite T-shirt and sneakers.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
These were fine discernments, often coming down to the strangeness of some kid’s sneakers or shirt or haircut.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Retro sneakers are having a moment and this New Balance pair hits that sweet spot between trendy and timeless.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
In Limon’s bedroom, detectives found Bristy’s coin purse, USF identification card, sneakers, and the umbrella she was last seen carrying in the campus surveillance video.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 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
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 May 2026
It’s been partners with Jordan Brand since 2018, resulting in yearly kits and a robust assortment of sneakers.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Stock up on sandals, flats, and sneakers while certain pairs are discounted by 25%.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 May 2026
Dlooda Bootcut Trousers Available in eight colors, including black, brown, and berry, in sizes XS-2X, the popular pants can easily be worn with a blouse, a blazer, and some flats or with your favorite T-shirt and sneakers.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
These were fine discernments, often coming down to the strangeness of some kid’s sneakers or shirt or haircut.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Retro sneakers are having a moment and this New Balance pair hits that sweet spot between trendy and timeless.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
In Limon’s bedroom, detectives found Bristy’s coin purse, USF identification card, sneakers, and the umbrella she was last seen carrying in the campus surveillance video.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 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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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 nature center is a great stop with live snakes, bugs and other crawly creepers inside.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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While you may be tempted to blame other animals such as opossums or snakes, or even coyotes for making holes or burrows in your yard, these creatures are more likely to use existing animal holes for their dens.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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