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Recent Examples of sportif
Our colleague Naomi Elizée opted to dress up a tank with a leather Prada skirt, while Paloma Elsesser chose a pair to pair her tee with a sportif ankle-grazing skirt and fiery red and yellow Nike Air Bakin sneakers.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022
The duchess stepped out in a bright red puffer in December by Perfect Moment, which had a more sportif feel than her typical toppers.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2020
Customers can shop the sportif collection from locker room to bench press in true technical fashion.
—Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Oct. 2014
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022
The duchess stepped out in a bright red puffer in December by Perfect Moment, which had a more sportif feel than her typical toppers.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2020
Customers can shop the sportif collection from locker room to bench press in true technical fashion.
—Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Oct. 2014
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportif
Adjective
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That name, clearly, didn’t work under the new naming system, so after the update, that name was passed on to a sporty version of the compact sedan, the A4, several years later.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
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According to cast members, athletic wear like sporty skorts and dresses is a perfect way to stay comfortable and stylish for your Disney day.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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This reality underscores a broader truth: In the Islamic Republic, legal texts often mask the informal mechanisms that truly govern political life.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Training and development: Are there formal and informal opportunities to build new, relevant knowledge and skills?—
Bruce Tulgan,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Pair it with sneakers, sandals, flats, and more for a casual yet stylish everyday look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Will some casual fans who used to flip on a game at random drop off?—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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“Sportif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportif. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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