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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
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Dunne has also become a red carpet fixture, attending the 2025 BBWAA Awards Dinner in February in a navy halter gown.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
For her latest feat, the actress stunned in a Zuhair Murad gown at a Clarins ICONS event in Los Angeles.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Mar. 2025
Every gown tells a story, and each client becomes part of an ever-evolving narrative.
—Alexandra York, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Holly Madison shut down the red carpet, arriving in a stunning partially backless gown, as did Bravo's Dr. Heavenly Kimes and her husband, Dr. Damon Kimes, who added a touch of reality TV glamour.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Dunne has also become a red carpet fixture, attending the 2025 BBWAA Awards Dinner in February in a navy halter gown.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
For her latest feat, the actress stunned in a Zuhair Murad gown at a Clarins ICONS event in Los Angeles.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Mar. 2025
Every gown tells a story, and each client becomes part of an ever-evolving narrative.
—Alexandra York, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gown
Noun
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Shop for shorts, spring-ready jackets, and breezy dresses, all on sale right now.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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This included everything from gauzy and sheer dresses, to sharp tailoring and suits.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Thousands of demonstrators clad in canary-yellow soccer jerseys thronged Copacabana Beach this month in support of a leader accused of conspiring to overthrow Brazil’s young democracy.—
Constance Malleret,
The Christian Science Monitor,
21 Mar. 2025
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As noted in a 2016 Smithsonian report, merchant ships clad with the dazzle pattern during the war were reportedly granted lower insurance premiums.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Everything from lustrous sets to breathable cotton nightgowns and soft waffle weaves within the collection is crafted from pure silks and organic cotton.—
Laura Lajiness Kaupke,
Vogue,
29 Sep. 2024
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Shoppers note that the nightgown gets softer with every wash without shrinking and is ideal for hot sleepers and those with sensitive skin.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Beyond choreography, students take charge in areas such as costuming, leading rehearsals, staging and vocals.—
Ainsley Northrop,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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First 1883, also costumed by Janie Bryant, and then 1923, which is now in its second season.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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My great-grandmother in Georgia always wore a full-length dressing gown, while one of my Ohio grandmothers liked silky two-piece sets, and the other preferred flannel nightshirts with a rounded yoke that looked like something out of Little House on the Prairie.—
Clint Davis,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2024
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Petite Plume also sells silk pajama sets and nightshirts in whimsical prints, to make for a memorable gift.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The White House posted photos of the president dressed in golfing attire the previous evening while watching U.S. forces hit Houthis rebels in Yemen who’ve been targeting Israeli and U.S. vessels in the Red Sea.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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In a portrait that is emblematic of her art, Gottfried photographed a circus entertainer dressed in a top hat and white tie, accompanied by his two canine partners, also formally attired, the large Doberman pinscher in a white tie and a turban, the miniature pinscher with a frilly collar.—
Arthur Lubow,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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There’s something about the contrast of delicate lingerie and androgynous chunky cargos that just works.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
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Skims has truly captured the essence of wedding night lingerie for both men and women, though these pieces are sure to shake things up any night of the week—even if a wedding date isn’t on your calendar.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gown. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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