as in clothing
covering for the human body
a number of people at the prom complimented me on my "nice threads"
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as in weaves
to scatter or set here and there among other things
this history book threads excerpts from the diaries of pioneer women into its account of the settlement of the West
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as in strings
to put together into a series by means of or as if by means of a thread
the reporter threaded his newspaper articles about the basketball team into a book that was essentially a chronicle of their championship season
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Noun
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Kim Kardashian’s shapewear and clothing brand Skims is set to expand its reach into skincare, cosmetics and fragrance, uniting Kardashian’s fashion and beauty empire all under one imprint after acquiring Kardashian’s beauty brand Skkn by Kim.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Even the Lovells’ clothing and that of their bandmates spoke to the working-class history of country music: Everyone onstage wore matching denim shirts and pants.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sophie seamlessly weaves erratic and mystifying synths with ominous soundscapes, pure pop perfection, catchy lyrics, pulsating bass, effervescent production, emotive stylings and more to create a cohesive body of work.—
Lisa Kocay,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The film weaves between color and black and white, between deepest shadow and rainswept Victorian streets.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The actress opted to keep her accessories, minimal, maintaining focus on her attire for the daytime talk show.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Boone came out in typically dazzling attire: a sparking jumpsuit with matching vest and headband.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The pink and blue undertones make this classic red shade really pop, especially when paired with a little black dress or the black leather skirt set Gomez wore the very same day.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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As one of Asia’s leading fashion events, Fashion InStyle 2025 will bring together nearly 400 international exhibitors from the apparel and fashion sectors, featuring textiles, fashion technology, sustainable solutions, seasonal apparel, accessories and industry partners.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
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What started as a fitness challenge grew into a comprehensive brand offering fitness programs, apparel, and community support.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Threads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threads. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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