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By the windows stands a winged angel produced in resin by Fustok’s mother, the sculptor Bushra Fakhoury.—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026 Cooper asked how non-winged Fae manage the trip.—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026 Attendees dressed in mandatory black mingled amid gothic décor: winged statues stripped of arms and heads, dim lighting and Renaissance-meets-modern-emo art.—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026 As for her makeup, Ava opted for winged eyeliner, pops of coral blush, and a nude lip.—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for winged
Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)
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The first known use of winged was
in the 14th century