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Recent Examples of handkerchief
There are others who eat loudly, and still others who have yet to be introduced to the humble tissue or handkerchief.
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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
Wedding Parades Particular mostly to Louisiana weddings, the second line parade is quite the celebratory tradition in which a brass band and parasol-wielding newlyweds lead their guests, who wave handkerchiefs or napkins, on a festive jaunt through the city (or around their reception venue).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
Wearing a handkerchief around his neck, Wren displays his cropped curls, smiling and showing his little teeth.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
In addition to acting and directing, Hanks also had a line of stylish handkerchiefs, but the business shut down in December 2022.
—John Russell, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
Wedding Parades Particular mostly to Louisiana weddings, the second line parade is quite the celebratory tradition in which a brass band and parasol-wielding newlyweds lead their guests, who wave handkerchiefs or napkins, on a festive jaunt through the city (or around their reception venue).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
Wearing a handkerchief around his neck, Wren displays his cropped curls, smiling and showing his little teeth.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
In addition to acting and directing, Hanks also had a line of stylish handkerchiefs, but the business shut down in December 2022.
—John Russell, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handkerchief
Noun
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Straight teeth and sandy hair, Izod T-shirts and madras skirts and boat shoes.—
Christian Livermore,
Longreads,
11 Oct. 2022
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Standalone cotton twill, madras, linen, rayon and poplin are light, airy and breathable—and therefore should be avoided at all costs.—
Barry Samaha,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2023
Noun
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It's packed with compartments: a front zippered pocket for essentials, a shoe section, a wet/dry pocket for sweaty towels or wet toiletries, and a mesh bag for post-workout clothes.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
16 Feb. 2025
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For example, buyers will be able to choose everything from their own light fixtures to linens, towels, artwork, and wall coverings.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On the dining room table, layer rattan place mats with a linen tablecloth and cloth napkins.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2025
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Elon Musk and fellow businessman Vivek Ramaswamy on the day the Department of Government Efficiency became public were at one of the club's bars, scratching out thoughts on a napkin.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Schachner playfully lectures Smooth for pulling the blue bandanna off his Team Fluff teammate, Alice.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Cloth and surgical masks and bandannas allow too much air in and don’t filter out finer particles.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Handkerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handkerchief. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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