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Recent Examples of braid
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2025
On closer inspection, a small braid at the center adds structure (and visual interest) to the style.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
Use a pea-size amount of braiding gel to define the segment, making the part on your scalp appear crisper.
Step 3: Smooth a pea-size amount of twisting cream or gel along the entire small section.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In her last pic, Olivia Rodrigo holds the same picnic basket while cheesing for the camera in a plunging red one-piece bathing suit and a grey baseball cap, keeping her pigtail braids in tact underneath.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2025
On closer inspection, a small braid at the center adds structure (and visual interest) to the style.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
Now, a new Consumer Reports study found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of developing cancer, in synthetic braiding hair.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
Use a pea-size amount of braiding gel to define the segment, making the part on your scalp appear crisper.
Step 3: Smooth a pea-size amount of twisting cream or gel along the entire small section.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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Treat yourself to some self-love with their moisture-wicking undies for workouts or their signature lace for something special for everyday.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Fabric Veils are made from a variety of different fabrics including tulle, lace, silk, chiffon, and organza.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Among the haunting remnants, one image has stayed with me—a child's lock of hair, neatly plaited and tied with a small red ribbon, matted with mud.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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The key difference is that Bora Bora braids are typically plaited in line with the existing length of your natural hair, allowing the remainder of the curly human hair to billow outwards and form the bulk of the hairstyle.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
29 July 2024
Noun
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Going 7-of-10 from the stripe also helped seal the deal.—
Matt Schubert,
The Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2025
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Teammate Jazmine Jones got the rebound and foul, and made one of two from the charity stripe with 4.5 seconds left.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rattan is fabricated into furniture using rattan poles or by weaving thinner strips of rattan cane into wicker styles, like the banquette in this coastal kitchen by designer Marina Hanisch.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Our biases are woven into the very fabric of our existence, shaped by our experiences, cultures and societal norms.—
Mani Padisetti,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Paul Mitchell Hair & Beauty School will be on hand to give fans the pop star treatment with hair tinsel, accent braiding and color pops.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Feb. 2025
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When combined with gentle touch like back scratches or hair braiding, Ko said ASMR practices may provide additional benefits through the release of oxytocin, a hormone associated with relaxation and social bonding.—
Jackie Snow,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While Barton lived outside of what Edwin Waller platted as the new capital city, Murchison lived in the center of the new town.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
18 June 2024
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But Ohio State platted four in the bottom of the third despite being hitless.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2024
Noun
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The winner of best rap album wore a custom wool corset dress in a dark grey pinstripe, accented with exaggerated hips and tricolor lacing, all over the label’s classic white oxford shirt, a grey pinstripe wool tie and platform penny loafers.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
2 Feb. 2025
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Lingerie inspirations, black lace and provocative details that included plunging necklines and open lacing were the evening’s other fashion trends.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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