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Recent Examples of sportif
Our colleague Naomi Elizée opted to dress up a tank with a leather Prada skirt, while Paloma Elsesser chose a pair to pair her tee with a sportif ankle-grazing skirt and fiery red and yellow Nike Air Bakin sneakers.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022
The duchess stepped out in a bright red puffer in December by Perfect Moment, which had a more sportif feel than her typical toppers.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2020
Customers can shop the sportif collection from locker room to bench press in true technical fashion.
—Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Oct. 2014
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022
The duchess stepped out in a bright red puffer in December by Perfect Moment, which had a more sportif feel than her typical toppers.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2020
Customers can shop the sportif collection from locker room to bench press in true technical fashion.
—Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Oct. 2014
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportif
Adjective
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Add ankle socks and a cap to drive home the sporty vibe.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
3 Apr. 2025
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The brand upped the ante on that proposition in 2005 with the Big Bang, a sporty mechanical chronograph that incorporated gold, ceramic, Kevlar, carbon, tungsten, tantalum and rubber in its design.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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When the executive order goes into effect, de minimis packages from China will be subject to an informal entry process, and each package that travels to the U.S. via international post will now be subject to a tariff rate of 120 percent or $100, a rate that will increase to $200 after June 1.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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What exactly are the rules for saving seats at an informal event where seats are not assigned? Related Articles Miss Manners: Heroes?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Switzerland Inn is a great place to go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner thanks to several dining options that range from casual to upscale.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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The restaurant is also open in a more casual setting for breakfast and lunch.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Sportif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportif. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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