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These white threads are cloaked in sheaths of chitin — the same sugar polymer that forms the tough exoskeletons of beetles, crabs, and lobsters — and can be easily grown in flasks and Petri dishes.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Production quirks like volume and pitch changes, multiple beat switches, brash sonic redirections punctuated by everything from samples of glass shattering to synth stabs puncturing through sheaths of filters, make for a kind of chaotic symphony that feels deliriously of the moment.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Length of skirt no longer seems to matter, as the skimpiest dresses go to formal affairs and full-length granny dresses are seen at the grocery store at 9 a.m.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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Comes complete with an old granny dress, purse and wig.—
Katey Clifford,
oregonlive,
26 Sep. 2020
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Additional fun kid-friendly options include a ramen-making class at nearby Musoshin and traditional kimono dressing and hair styling, which my dress-up loving daughter adored, paired with a lively rickshaw ride.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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While entire spaces in bold colors are not traditional, Yoshida points to kimonos and historic Japanese screens as examples of color, pattern, and movement.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2026
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With Mercury, Mars, the Sun, Saturn, and Neptune all moving through Aries this month, along with a new moon in your sign on April 17, the focus shifts decisively to your body, your appearance, and your desires.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Pluto is in your supportive 4th house, guiding conversations with housemates or relatives about necessary shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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Brown, who scuffled as a shooter for most of the game, caught fire late with two 3-pointers and an and-one midrange jumper that cut Boston’s deficit to eight with just over a minute remaining.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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With the Heat continuing to play small, Siakam was able to shoot over smaller defenders, including an easy jumper over Davion Mitchell, who’s eight inches shorter at an even six feet.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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However, a sheer mesh wraparound panel split the floor-length skirt in half, giving the optical illusion of a minidress.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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As always, the trendsetter made a bold style statement in a white floral Eugene Alexander minidress, previously worn by Whitney Houston and Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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First came a shift or chemise, typically made of linen, according to the Victoria & Albert Museum.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
14 Feb. 2026
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Another photo shows her in a white lace chemise over a black bra and leather pants, with a pair of handcuffs dangling from her wrist.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
22 Nov. 2025
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“Tea gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tea%20gown. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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