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Recent Examples of demoiselleKirby Smith and Cassie Selden, a spirited demoiselle from Lynchburg, Virginia, married in 1861.—Cynthia Greenlee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2023 While sauntering through the presentation, which felt more like a spring picnic than fashion show (guests sipped on glasses of rosé and plucked strawberries from overflowing trays), one particularly striking demoiselle caught the eye.—Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2018 Assam Rhino Reserve will showcase the greater one-horned rhinos, Asian brown tortoises and demoiselle cranes.—Seattle Times Staff, The Seattle Times, 9 Apr. 2018 The 2018 court included promenade girls, gallants, demoiselles, jewel-bearers and the queen.—Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 1 Apr. 2018
Headliners Lorde, Kali Uchis, and Jennie, of the K-pop girl group Blackpink, are joined by such artists as Wet Leg, Blood Orange, King Princess, 2hollis, Geese, and Slayyyter (June 5-7).
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Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
Whether tied under the chin or wrapped around your head, a colorful scarf instantly gives the look a little Euro Summer energy—with just the right amount of fashion-girl flair.
Last year’s inaugural race — held on Carb Day, the final day of practice before the Indianapolis 500 — featured six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles racing around the Brickyard, with Slaw Dog claiming the maiden victory.
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Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Fognini reached top 10 in the world in 2019 and won the 2015 Australian Open men's doubles tournament, while Pennetta won her maiden singles Grand Slam at the 2015 US Open.