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Recent Examples of braid
Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Hinkle opts for flat twists, halo braids, and two-strand twists to minimize manipulation and keep the scalp accessible for moisturizing.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The men are artfully dressed in Victorian silk dresses, their coiffed hair braided, and ornamented (in Park’s case) with a simple crown of three spheres.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The changing image in the mirror, bald patches emerging overnight, the braids that connected to your heritage no longer being an option, and the fear of it never coming back are just a small glimpse into what someone might go through.
—Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Hinkle opts for flat twists, halo braids, and two-strand twists to minimize manipulation and keep the scalp accessible for moisturizing.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
For a more in-the-moment experience, check out massages, henna, hair braiding and face painting.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The men are artfully dressed in Victorian silk dresses, their coiffed hair braided, and ornamented (in Park’s case) with a simple crown of three spheres.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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The sexy look had a mesh panel and a plunging neckline adorned with lace, leaving little to the imagination.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Low rises are also cropping up outside of denim—from lace maxi skirts to leggings.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 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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Absolutely spectacular stuff, for sci-fi fans and those looking for thrills of any stripe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a wetsuit alright, a sleek black one with a patch that looks like a police badge sewn on the chest and sergeant’s stripes on the sleeves.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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SkyMed follows the triumphs and tribulations of young medics and pilots who fly air ambulances across the remote skies of Northern Canada, weaving together intense journeys with jaw-dropping medical rescues 20,000 feet in the air in the most remote conditions.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Editor Kirk Baxter also received praise for weaving together the film’s three parts, which show different points of view over the course of the same 20 minutes of action.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There will also be food, hair braiding and face painting, plus free back-to-school supplies and surprise giveaways for all ages.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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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
Verb
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Originally called Browns Subdivision, the area was a farming development platted by W.L. Brown during the 1920s.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Featuring that familiar lacing system but takes a twist with the laces starting at the heel designed to be tied around the ankles like a pointe shoe — the shoe follows its name.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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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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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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