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Recent Examples of bell-bottoms
The bell-bottoms have tons of ’70s flair (pun intended!), along with a high waistline and eye-catching stitching along the knees and back pockets.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
For example, if bell-bottoms are the latest trend, a petite woman would benefit from a sleek and tailored silhouette.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
In a fan video posted to YouTube, the mother-daughter pair, in matching graphic tees and bell-bottom pants, can be heard harmonizing.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Also, wide-leg styles are having quite the moment, so don’t shy away from airy pleats or bell-bottoms.
—Catie Pusateri, Glamour, 17 June 2025
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
For example, if bell-bottoms are the latest trend, a petite woman would benefit from a sleek and tailored silhouette.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
In a fan video posted to YouTube, the mother-daughter pair, in matching graphic tees and bell-bottom pants, can be heard harmonizing.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Also, wide-leg styles are having quite the moment, so don’t shy away from airy pleats or bell-bottoms.
—Catie Pusateri, Glamour, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for bell-bottoms
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bell-bottoms
blue jeans
Plural Noun
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Starbucks dress code change sparks legal action Starbucks' new dress code, introduced earlier this year, requires employees to wear solid black shirts under their green aprons along with khaki, black or blue jeans.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans.—
Jenna Sundel
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Bell-bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bell-bottoms. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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