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Recent Examples of cowl
The sleeveless pullover sheath tunic has a flattering cowl neckline, attached shoulder drape and belt.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2023
Her look consisted of a cowl neck top featuring a high neckline, as well as a pleated midi skirt.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
Walking the red carpet at the New York Film Festival screening of the film at Alice Tully Hall of the Lincoln Center, Gomez sported an all-black, Vera Wang dress that featured a slight cowl neckline and a massive bow on the back.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
The Stanford University graduate wore a camel brown gown with a mock cowl neckline that created a ruching effect on her bodice.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2023
Her look consisted of a cowl neck top featuring a high neckline, as well as a pleated midi skirt.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
Walking the red carpet at the New York Film Festival screening of the film at Alice Tully Hall of the Lincoln Center, Gomez sported an all-black, Vera Wang dress that featured a slight cowl neckline and a massive bow on the back.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
The Stanford University graduate wore a camel brown gown with a mock cowl neckline that created a ruching effect on her bodice.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cowl
Noun
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To show off her new look, Fox channeled ’90s menswear fashion in a colorful floral-print shirt with pointy lapels paired with a black tuxedo cape, matching baggy pants and chunky brown leather loafers.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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David Corenswet is the new guy in the red cape, Rachel Brosnahan plays ace journalist/love interest Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult co-stars as villainous Lex Luthor in an adventure that introduces Superman's best friend: Krypto the dog.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Cena also goes under the hood with country singer Jelly Roll in Nashville, and while a passenger in Jelly’s RAM 1500 Laramie learns about his journey from being a convict to fatherhood and stardom.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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The steam cleaning mechanism can be lifted away from the mopping rod and used for above-floor steam cleaning, such as cleaning countertops and stove range hoods or steaming garments or curtains.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
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Rather than betray alienation, her surviving correspondence—mostly to Cassandra—talks of fabrics, caps and pelisses (a type of woman’s cloak); social calls, dinners, and balls; the weather; her mother’s health; and people—often dozens of names.—
Robert Garnett,
WSJ,
14 July 2017
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Rather than betray alienation, her surviving correspondence—mostly to Cassandra—talks of fabrics, caps and pelisses (a type of woman’s cloak)—
Robert Garnett,
WSJ,
14 July 2017
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Silk is also better for your beauty rest and the reason why silk scarves, bonnets, and pillowcases are so popular.—
Nena Farrell,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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Editors’ Picks Her followers sent her around $800 to help purchase leave-in conditioner, moisturizing shampoo, bonnets, edge gel and wide-tooth combs.—
Callie Holtermann,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This poncho wrap is a boho-chic piece that is designed for easy layering.—
Mia Meltzer,
Rolling Stone,
26 Nov. 2024
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The chance of rain does return Sunday so maybe plan to pack a disposable poncho in your back pocket.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
The Tennessean,
6 June 2024
Noun
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Authorities later found a ballistic helmet, night-vision goggles, respirators and ammunition in the car, along with a package of shooting range targets, some of which were used.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Also, don't try to be cool by not wearing a helmet.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Michelle Yeoh’s blush pink Dior two-piece came complete with a capelet at the back, an unexpected detail that paid off.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2023
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Zoë Saldana Zoë Saldana wears a black Michael Kors Collection skirt with a chainmail capelet created by Cartier and Tyler Ellis clutch.—
Alex Apatoff,
Peoplemag,
13 Mar. 2023
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For her label Anissa Aida, designer Anissa Meddeb, who lives in the capital, makes gossamer silk blouses evoking the striped motif of handwoven fouta towels and voluminous coats inspired by the burnoose cloaks worn by Berbers.—
Sarah Khan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2020
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On a rainy day men wore winter-weight burnooses with the large hoods drawn up—enigmatic Jedi-like figures in the medina's alleyways.—
Klara Glowczewska,
Town & Country,
30 Mar. 2015
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“Cowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowl. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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