tucks

Definition of tucksnext
plural of tuck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tucks
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The wide-leg silhouette keeps the look current, while belt loops help sell the illusion of real denim.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Unlike many royal tiaras which feature sharp geometric spikes of diamonds or uniform loops, the Spencer Tiara has a more natural design known as the garland style.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.
    Donnetta Monk, Essence, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • French seams, which both require more materials and require more construction time than other finishing options; the seam allowance is long enough to allow the raw edge to be folded back and hidden away with tiny, invisible stitches.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Gibbens flashed tremendous instincts versus a Dolphins offense designed to quickly displace defenders and create creases with motion and misdirection.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Permanent press is a specialized setting designed to keep creases to a minimum.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Tucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucks. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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