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: a short section attached to the waistline of a blouse, jacket, or dress
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Ivanka Trump Trump's eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump, attended the event in a dark outfit featuring a tweed peplum blazer with orchid appliqués around the shoulder and waist, and husband Jared Kushner by her side.
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Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
The navy blue look included a crewneck tweed peplum blazer featuring orchid appliqués around the shoulder and waist, with a matching skirt.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
At the waist, a slight peplum element was featured.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
The style showcases a V-neckline adorned with cording, along with a beaded surface decoration and embroidery on both the bodice and peplum of the gown.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
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Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
The navy blue look included a crewneck tweed peplum blazer featuring orchid appliqués around the shoulder and waist, with a matching skirt.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
At the waist, a slight peplum element was featured.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
The style showcases a V-neckline adorned with cording, along with a beaded surface decoration and embroidery on both the bodice and peplum of the gown.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for peplum
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“Peplum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peplum. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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