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Recent Examples of braid
Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Their hair was neatly cut, unlike the wispy tendrils our braids ended in.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Twist or re-braid your new growth Sometimes the front of your hair simply needs to be redone.
—Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Harris-Dupart is the CEO of Kaleidoscope Hair Products and was in the midst of launching a new line inspired by Da Brat and her iconic braids and protective hairstyles.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Their hair was neatly cut, unlike the wispy tendrils our braids ended in.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Her hair was braided and a short veil could be seen flowing from it in a few photos.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Twist or re-braid your new growth Sometimes the front of your hair simply needs to be redone.
—Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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The $25,000 dress, a gift from the designer, featured a voluminous skirt of layered lace, and a deep sweetheart neckline.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The 27-year-old pop star turned heads in a completely sheer butter yellow Dior gown over visible white lace lingerie while attending the luxury label's fashion show at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Ayad Akhtar, the author of Homeland Elegies, plaits autofiction with philosophical inquiry.—
Hamilton Cain,
Time,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Small perforations dotted the front of the toe box, while a thin black stripe ran through the aged off-white midsole.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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This matching set gives a sporty-chic vibe, thanks to contrast stripes along the sleeves, adding just enough detail to elevate it beyond your standard loungewear.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Rasmus Dahlin scored 32 seconds into the game on a nifty backhand after weaving through Montreal’s zone.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Sarah George is the pastry chef at The Palmerston—a beloved Edinburgh restaurant—who seamlessly weaves whisky into classic recipes.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Khaite went minimalistic yet bold with oversized braiding.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Moving into flora, the Jasmine design pulls from a Schlumberger creation from 1961-62 (a necklace made for philanthropist Bunny Mellon, according to Town & Country), showing off platinum braiding and D-color, internally flawless Type IIa cushion-cut diamonds.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Armstrong was surveyed and platted in 1871 by a representative of the Kansas Pacific Railway Company.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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On average, the city is platting 892 acres per year and is projected to need 911 acres per year for new growth and development.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These ivory leather chairs get their name from the delicate corset lacing that runs up the back—a subtle touch of coquette style.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to a press release, the bustier dress was designed with 25,000 silk thread feathers and lacing with gold metal eyelets at the back, as well as an ivory tulle skirt.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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