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Recent Examples of braid
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
From ‘90s glam on the front row at Paris men’s week to ground-reaching festival braids, the biggest inspiration this season wasn’t hard to find.
—Essence, 30 June 2025
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Read on for the truth about washing your synthetic braiding hair and how to protect your scalp.
—Essence, 16 July 2025
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Noun
Willie and son strike a chord When the curtain rose to reveal Willie Nelson, braids and all, the crowd once again rose as one.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
From ‘90s glam on the front row at Paris men’s week to ground-reaching festival braids, the biggest inspiration this season wasn’t hard to find.
—Essence, 30 June 2025
Verb
Rice was braiding her daughter’s hair when the Crosses pulled up.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Read on for the truth about washing your synthetic braiding hair and how to protect your scalp.
—Essence, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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Unlike the original costume, the lace detailing features white and silver gemstones across the hem, with intricate designs on her hips and on the straps.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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His usual gear for a skating session: a tank top, shorts, his favorite roller blades with rainbow laces and headphones covered with Ziploc bags.—
Morgan Severson,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Princess Charlotte, also 10, is known to plait her hair back with a braid on each side of her head, with the braids then tied with a ribbon or woven into a longer braid, also tied with a bow.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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If your stylist is plaiting your hair too tightly, be vocal and ask them to ease up.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
24 June 2025
Noun
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This works especially well for graphic prints or images with a bit of color-blocking, where the stripes can shine as the sole pattern.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
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One at the end of the casket that was covered by the flag's stars, the other at the end cloaked by the stripes.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Gran Sasso National Park has trails that weave through medieval villages, crumbling castles, and valleys where wild horses still roam.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
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The new agreement aims to lift these trials out of the margins and weave them more fully into the fabric of government.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The event will have free haircuts and hair braiding, a backpack giveaway, a game truck and more.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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There were explainers on challah braiding, Eastern European pickling, and how-tos on hand-rolling couscous and rugelach.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The area has an additional 100,000 single-family homes platted, according to the county.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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Over 100 years ago, the land in the Shingle Creek watershed was platted and sold to people sight unseen.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The curved design eases pressure, while breathable mesh and slip-on lacing add all-day comfort and convenience.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
30 June 2025
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When the smoke cleared, virtually the entire shell of each car—its roof, doors, hood, trunk and body panels—was gone, leaving only wheel rims and traces of aluminum lacing.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
9 June 2025
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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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