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tucks

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plural of tuck

as in plies

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Overly Elaborate Pleats Heavy, elaborate pleats can make curtains look stiff and overly formal, which is why designers are favoring simpler, more elegant pleat styles.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025

Definition of pleats

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Those loops create a soft, nubby surface that feels plush and looks dimensional from a distance.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Whoever sits across many loops, and holds the rights to learn across them, ends up with a model no single participant could build alone.

— Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of loops

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Working with the first section, apply a smoothing gel or pomade to create nice neat plaits and secure with a clear rubber band.

— Ariana Yaptangco, InStyle, 21 July 2026
From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026

Definition of plaits

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Major League Baseball was the original path Kelce sought to become a pro athlete, gripping seams on the ball instead of running the seam route as a tight end in the NFL.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Press the seams together, flip over so the seam is down, and shape gently into a ball.

— Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026

Definition of seams

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The original bZ4X looked like someone had challenged the design team to fit as many creases and contrasting panels onto one crossover as physically possible.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
Nothing ruins a great outfit like unsightly clothing wrinkles and stubborn creases.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 18 July 2026

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