Thesaurus results for CHEMISE

chemise

noun

Definition of chemise

as in kirtle

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Recent Examples of chemise Another photo shows her in a white lace chemise over a black bra and leather pants, with a pair of handcuffs dangling from her wrist. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2025 Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026 Monroe also advocated for the popularity of the chemise dress, wearing and ordering the look for her closet. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for chemise

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Noun

Like Davis’ dress, this minimalist style is easy to accessorize with statement jewelry, vibrant scarves, and even a lace kimono for cool yet breathable coverage.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026

Definition of kimono

Noun

Nina Dobrev struts in a sundress at Live with Kelly and Mark in Hudson Square on June 30 in New York City.

— Brendan Le Updated, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
The upper’s made of clean white canvas and is sure to go with every casual summer outfit, from a sundress to a breezy linen set.

— Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of sundress

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Flau’jae Johnson to fire off a 27-foot three-point jumper to take the lead.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Former Houston standout guard Kingston Flemings hit a deep jumper — his toe was ruled on the 3-point line — with three seconds left in OT, slicing Utah’s lead to one, 100-99.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

Definition of jumper

Noun

These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.

— Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Spring/Summer 2023 collection was sunny, optimistic, and breezy—no doubt lead by its hero piece, the signature nightgown, a misnomer for the flowy, bohemian housedress that put the brand on the map.

— Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022

Definition of housedress

Noun

By the grace of God for your mother and her Church, Trust the process for theirs; a sari or a muumuu or a bubu in her temple, Lululemon or Lilly Pulitzer in theirs.

— Taiye Selasi, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Wearing a flowing purple muumuu, Monaleo gets to throwing down a soul food dinner for the whole family.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025