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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
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
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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Quarter-zip sweatshirts feel sporty yet polished, offering the same comfort as traditional sweats with a more intentional silhouette.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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However, because the design toes the line between sporty and straight-up snuggly, the all-black option is neutral enough to style with a full-on ski look and a regular winter coat.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Double islands have been used to add valuable workspace and storage in open kitchens, as well as to accommodate activities such as informal dining.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF) has scouts in different countries monitoring players who are eligible for them from a young age, but Nigeria’s approach is more informal.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For many young women, the stiletto’s discomfort is part of the appeal, offering proof that effort and glamor remain in an age of casual sneakers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Simple yet polished, the Anrabess Long Sleeve Midi Dress is perfect for a casual Thanksgiving feast or a fall day out on the town.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Sportif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportif. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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