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as in dress
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
a shopping trip for the express purpose of finding the perfect gown for the wedding
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as in pajamas
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
answered the front door still dressed in the gown that she had been sleeping in
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as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a Renaissance portrait of a queen gowned in exotic silks and satins
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Recent Examples of gown
Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 July 2025
At the 2025 Gold Gala in May, the actress, writer and producer wore a strapless, pastel-tone gown with a floral motif by Indian designer Anita Dongre.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
The rumors can be traced to the fact that Sánchez is this month’s digital Vogue cover star, wearing a Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown hand-picked by Anna Wintour herself.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 18 July 2025
The bride wore a white lace gown for the ceremony and a white corseted minidress with sheer long sleeves for the reception, while Brody sported a classic black suit.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 July 2025
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Noun
For the occasion, the Brat hitmaker wore a white, off-the-shoulder silk gown in a shorter style rather than a traditional long dress.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 July 2025
At the 2025 Gold Gala in May, the actress, writer and producer wore a strapless, pastel-tone gown with a floral motif by Indian designer Anita Dongre.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
The rumors can be traced to the fact that Sánchez is this month’s digital Vogue cover star, wearing a Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown hand-picked by Anna Wintour herself.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 18 July 2025
The bride wore a white lace gown for the ceremony and a white corseted minidress with sheer long sleeves for the reception, while Brody sported a classic black suit.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gown
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For her second celebration, Mel B dazzled in a sparkling red wedding dress The Spice Girl, 50, kept things extra spicy at her second wedding to Rory McPhee by wearing a sultry, sparkling red Justin Alexander dress.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Just a few days ago, Christina Aguilera was seen wearing an olive green Versace dress with a corset included.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Before laying their own floral tributes, the family – clad in black — held up peace signs to the cheering crowd of fans, with Sharon being supported by Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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His presence at Lollapalooza drew a crowd clad in cowboy hats and boots who showed up to prove that the Midwest has a thriving country fanbase.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Lake Pajamas Pima Nightgown in Classic Red Elizabeth Floral Prefer to slip into a nightgown after a long day?—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Still in her nightgown, and with a wool jacket draped over her shoulders, the woman was briskly sweeping her slice of the sidewalk, which measured no more than six tiles or so.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 July 2025
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Director Noelle Marion keeps the laughs flowing in this lilting production, which is well-cast, nicely sung and stunningly costumed by Elisa Benzoni.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Coogler told Entertainment Weekly in April that the film's central time-bending juke joint sequence, which features dozens of extras costumed by Carter, was among the project's most complicated to shoot.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
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The pair appear in a series of flamboyant poses: noodling on a piano; smoking solemnly in front of art works; curtsying mid-phone call in a risqué nightdress.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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With my hair one day past acceptably unwashed and my weird nightdress.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 Nov. 2023
Noun
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My great-grandmother in Georgia always wore a full-length dressing gown, while one of my Ohio grandmothers liked silky two-piece sets, and the other preferred flannel nightshirts with a rounded yoke that looked like something out of Little House on the Prairie.—
Clint Davis,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2024
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Petite Plume also sells silk pajama sets and nightshirts in whimsical prints, to make for a memorable gift.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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Catmull enters attired in a black gown lined with sparkling contours that recall the sinuous figures of artist and designer Erté.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Beside him was Janet, his second wife, who was two decades younger and smartly attired in shades, a plaid sunhat, and a sleeveless blouse.—
Alec Nevala-Lee
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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American Eagle has been praised for diverse marketing in the past, including creating a denim hijab in 2017 and offering its Aerie lingerie brand in a wide range of sizes.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 July 2025
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The Spice Girls might be synonymous with pop music, but Rachael McCrary is trying to give lingerie shoppers a louder voice with Spice Rack.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gown. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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