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- tassel 1
1
: a dangling ornament made by laying parallel a bunch of cords or threads of even length and fastening them at one end
2
: something resembling a tassel
especially
: the terminal male inflorescence of some plants and especially corn
tasseled or tasselled; tasseling or tasselling
ˈta-s(ə-)liŋ 
: to adorn with tassels
: to put forth tassel inflorescences
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
From penny loafers and tassel loafers to leather and suede variations, there are so many different iterations of the tried-and-true shoe that can fit seamlessly into your closet, no matter your personal style.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Corn was just starting to tassel across much of the Midwest, including fields in southern Indiana, a golden crown signaling the end of the season.
—Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2022
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Noun
Layered fabrics, cornices, trims, tassels, and tie-backs are all classic features that Flynn says are making a comeback and bringing drama back into window treatment design.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
From penny loafers and tassel loafers to leather and suede variations, there are so many different iterations of the tried-and-true shoe that can fit seamlessly into your closet, no matter your personal style.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
And, brother, are there a lot of varieties — hammerhead shark, walking shark, whale shark, tawny nurse shark, pajama shark, pelagic thresher, tiger shark, tasselled wobbegong shark, puffadder shy shark, baby shark, mommy shark and daddy shark, to name but a few.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Corn was just starting to tassel across much of the Midwest, including fields in southern Indiana, a golden crown signaling the end of the season.
—Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2022
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“Tassel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tassel. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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tassel
1 of 2 noun
tas·sel
ˈtas-əl
also especially of corn ˈtäs-,
ˈtȯs-
1
: a hanging ornament made of a bunch of cords fastened at one end
2
: something resembling a tassel
especially
: the male flower cluster on the top of some plants and especially corn
tassel
2 of 2 verb
tasseled or tasselled; tasseling or tasselling
-(ə-)liŋ
: to adorn with or put forth tassels
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