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: extra long
maxiskirt
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: extra large
maxi-problems
Examples of maxi in a Sentence
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Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Garner isn’t the only fan of florals — Chrissy Teigen and Gwyneth Paltrow were spotted wearing the print last year, and Meryl Streep just broke out a long-sleeve floral maxi dress at an event.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
The dress is made from a perfectly breathable Tencel lyocell material that has kept me cool during everything from blistering hot picnics in Central Park to a toasty day on the coast of Portugal, while adjustable straps fit the maxi dress to my exact height without dragging the hem along the floor.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
This maxi dress from Amazon is a favorite among PEOPLE writers and comes in 18 variations.
—Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Customer favorites range from a $130 T-shirt constructed with 100% breathable linen to a $598 floral maxi dress made with 100% silk.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
Not to mention, the best-selling maxi dress is even on sale right now, bringing the price down to $70.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
This usually includes a peri bottle, disposable underwear, cooling maxi pads, and a foaming wash or cooling gel.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 18 Apr. 2024
The lightweight maxi dress comes in various colors and prints and features a flowy design with a high neckline, belted waist, and ruffled hem.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Noun
The site is brimming with mini, midi, and maxi dresses for every summer occasion, from work days to weekend brunches and weddings.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Garner isn’t the only fan of florals — Chrissy Teigen and Gwyneth Paltrow were spotted wearing the print last year, and Meryl Streep just broke out a long-sleeve floral maxi dress at an event.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
The dress is made from a perfectly breathable Tencel lyocell material that has kept me cool during everything from blistering hot picnics in Central Park to a toasty day on the coast of Portugal, while adjustable straps fit the maxi dress to my exact height without dragging the hem along the floor.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
This maxi dress from Amazon is a favorite among PEOPLE writers and comes in 18 variations.
—Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Customer favorites range from a $130 T-shirt constructed with 100% breathable linen to a $598 floral maxi dress made with 100% silk.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
Not to mention, the best-selling maxi dress is even on sale right now, bringing the price down to $70.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
This usually includes a peri bottle, disposable underwear, cooling maxi pads, and a foaming wash or cooling gel.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 18 Apr. 2024
The lightweight maxi dress comes in various colors and prints and features a flowy design with a high neckline, belted waist, and ruffled hem.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Maxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maxi. Accessed 11 May. 2024.
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maxi
noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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