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as in dress
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
a shopping trip for the express purpose of finding the perfect gown for the wedding
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as in pajamas
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
answered the front door still dressed in the gown that she had been sleeping in
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as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a Renaissance portrait of a queen gowned in exotic silks and satins
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Recent Examples of gown
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Beyoncé and her daughter (and costar), Blue Ivy, wore metallic gowns and looked stunning.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
The iconic singer followed the gold memo in a strapless gold Balmain gown which coordinated perfectly with her daughter's look, while dad Jay-Z donned a chocolate brown suit.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The back of the dress added a sultry yet classy touch with a corset that laced up from the top to the bottom of the long gown.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Bey, meanwhile, was dressed even more on theme, in a Disney x Balmain: The Lion King collection gown, designed by Olivier Rousteing.
Beyoncé's strapless column gown featured a plunging neckline with a gold polka-dot pattern that complemented her daughter’s dress without being too matchy-matchy.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Beyoncé and her daughter (and costar), Blue Ivy, wore metallic gowns and looked stunning.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
The iconic singer followed the gold memo in a strapless gold Balmain gown which coordinated perfectly with her daughter's look, while dad Jay-Z donned a chocolate brown suit.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The back of the dress added a sultry yet classy touch with a corset that laced up from the top to the bottom of the long gown.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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And part of it is just that these dresses are still perfectly serviceable.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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The strapless dress featured a bustier bodice with pink and ivory organza petal flowers cascading down the dress.Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Allu Arjun displays charming talent in the film and his most impressive performance comes twice in the film - both times, he is seen clad in a saree and involve intense fight sequences.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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One by one, however, as the event’s end time inched near, attendees headed back down to the posh hotel’s lobby—those clad in the brand’s new garb surely among the best dressed in the establishment.Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Who is that figure downtown forever frozen in a bronze nightgown?Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Apr. 2024
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Basically, with a few clever styling choices, Holmes found a way to make pajamas appropriate for a night out in New York City, trading a silk nightgown for a slip skirt and casual Uggs for a cross between a loafer and traditional house slipper.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
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For Fell, elements of relatability came through both costuming and styling choices like Elphaba’s microbraids, a common hairstyle for Black women, and the film’s political undertones.Tamia Fowlkes, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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All this collectively led me to the world of costuming.Essence, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
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With my hair one day past acceptably unwashed and my weird nightdress.EW.com, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2023
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This modest short-sleeve nightdress features wide arm and neck holes for a comfortably loose fit.Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2023
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Best Cyber Monday Deals on Fashion and Beauty Stay cozy during the holidays with a soft nightshirt for 40% off, a pair of cozy slippers that's $50 off, and a stylish loungewear set for only $30.Laura Lu, MS, Parents, 1 Dec. 2024
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An 1895 book by Thomas Chamberlin, an officer in the regiment that guarded Lincoln, also mentioned the sleeping arrangement, and that Derickson would wear Lincoln’s nightshirts.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
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The lead romantic characters, Simba and Nala, are beautifully attired but unencumbered by masks or puppet costumes.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
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Masa’s valet Kato-san glided into the room, attired assassin-like in black suit, white shirt and skinny black tie, and offered a pour from an open bottle of Riesling.Alok Sama, Fortune Asia, 17 Sep. 2024
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The lingerie company jumped 11.6% following its better-than-expected third-quarter results.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Shares of the lingerie giant jumped 11.6 percent to $48.02 on Friday after the company showed signs of a third-quarter turnaround and Super started to lay out her vision for the future of Victoria’s Secret, which returned to the runway in October.Evan Clark, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gown. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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