1
: extra long
maxiskirt
2
: extra large
maxi-problems
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Izzy Baskette, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
On April 23, the 32-year-old pop star stepped out in New York City wearing a quintessentially New York 'fit, complete with a black turtleneck maxi dress, patent leather pumps, and a pair of oversized black sunglasses.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
The British Columbia star won the competition series' first maxi challenge, and never landed in the bottom-two throughout her run on the show, joining an elite group of winners who've never had to lip-sync for their lives during their original-season run.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Reformation Frankie silk maxi dress: $298 (Saks Fifth Avenue)
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue, this Reformation Frankie silk dress is a subtle nod to spring with its muted floral print.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Source inspiration from her dreamy look with a short-sleeve version, like this maxi dress that has racked up more than 11,000 five-star ratings.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
On April 23, the 32-year-old pop star stepped out in New York City wearing a quintessentially New York 'fit, complete with a black turtleneck maxi dress, patent leather pumps, and a pair of oversized black sunglasses.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
The British Columbia star won the competition series' first maxi challenge, and never landed in the bottom-two throughout her run on the show, joining an elite group of winners who've never had to lip-sync for their lives during their original-season run.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Reformation Frankie silk maxi dress: $298 (Saks Fifth Avenue)
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue, this Reformation Frankie silk dress is a subtle nod to spring with its muted floral print.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Maxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maxi. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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maxi
noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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