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Recent Examples of kerchief
But the movie still retained some of the performance practices of the original stage work: There is a blackface number, and McDaniel wore a kerchief on her head and had the comedic gestures of a mammy caricature.
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Joshua Barone, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The black kerchief was really the star of the show in Phoebe Bridgers’s outfit.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
But even with the kerchief, a signifier of rebellion tied loosely around his neck, Kent can’t help but wrestle with the idea of integrating into the mainstream, and all that goes along with it.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
Megan Rapinoe wore one at the Olympics, Hailey Bieber wrapped a leopard print scarf over a baseball cap, and Billie Eilish tied on a Gucci kerchief for an event in late 2023.
—Allure, 6 Sep. 2024
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Joshua Barone, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Related Video Madelyn Cline Counts ‘Friends’ Characters as Her Style Inspiration
The black kerchief was really the star of the show in Phoebe Bridgers’s outfit.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
But even with the kerchief, a signifier of rebellion tied loosely around his neck, Kent can’t help but wrestle with the idea of integrating into the mainstream, and all that goes along with it.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
Megan Rapinoe wore one at the Olympics, Hailey Bieber wrapped a leopard print scarf over a baseball cap, and Billie Eilish tied on a Gucci kerchief for an event in late 2023.
—Allure, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kerchief
Noun
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By 1843, veterans regularly received navy blue jackets, pairs of cotton and linen trousers, flannel drawers and shirts, socks, pairs of shoes, white and checked cotton shirts, silk and cotton handkerchiefs, and hats.—
Made by History,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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Oh, and that black handkerchief top and matching skirt that became one of Jennifer Aniston’s most iconic looks—and a hallmark or Y2K style?—
Vogue,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Warm compress: Placing a warm, wet towel on your closed eyes can help alleviate mild to moderate dry eyes.1 Eyelid cleaning: Discuss at-home eyelid cleaning with your healthcare provider.—
Sarah Bence,
Health,
23 Mar. 2025
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The fuzzy area rug, fluffy white towels, and flirty ruffled curtain enclosing the footed tub add pattern and color, take the chill off the white fixtures and act as cushy counterpoints to the straight lines of beaded-board walls.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In 2013, two entrepreneurs delivered a message on a napkin to Madrid’s president Florentino Perez.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Alba Melamine Platter This melamine platter comes in a new Alba pattern and matches other dining items from the collection—there's even a coordinating napkin set!—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Kerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerchief. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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