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as in dresses
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 clothes
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 gowns
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
Outside of her wedding, Swift has a penchant for wearing white, anyway — especially white gowns.
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Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
In a picture shared to Instagram by Alexis on Thursday, Mary-Kate and Ashley stood next to their new sister-in-law and dad, Dave Olsen, in their signature long black gowns.
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Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
The twins, who stood next to the bride in the photo, both matched in long black gowns, one with structured shoulders and a high neckline, the other with a plunging V-neck.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Musical performers may wear pantaloons or flowing gowns while strumming ancient instruments.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
In an industry long dominated by high price tags and limited options, Olivia Bottega is making waves by offering customizable, couture-quality wedding gowns at more accessible price points.
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Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Givenchy, where Burton is now creative director, has famously done gowns for everyone from Audrey Hepburn to Kim Kardashian to Duchess Meghan.
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Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
No one understood this better than Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giametti, whose eponymous foundation opened their doors last year, debuting an exhibition of 50 archival gowns placed in tandem with iconic pieces of art.
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Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Were the 1989 sets and surprise song gowns Easter Eggs or picked on a whim?
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Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl twist Sabrina Carpenter has made halter necks and strapless gowns her red-carpet staples of late.
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Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
The exhibit features clothing from the museum’s collection, including wedding gowns, hats, swimsuits, mourning clothes and accouterments.
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Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
Outside of her wedding, Swift has a penchant for wearing white, anyway — especially white gowns.
—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
In a picture shared to Instagram by Alexis on Thursday, Mary-Kate and Ashley stood next to their new sister-in-law and dad, Dave Olsen, in their signature long black gowns.
—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
The twins, who stood next to the bride in the photo, both matched in long black gowns, one with structured shoulders and a high neckline, the other with a plunging V-neck.
—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Musical performers may wear pantaloons or flowing gowns while strumming ancient instruments.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
In an industry long dominated by high price tags and limited options, Olivia Bottega is making waves by offering customizable, couture-quality wedding gowns at more accessible price points.
—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Givenchy, where Burton is now creative director, has famously done gowns for everyone from Audrey Hepburn to Kim Kardashian to Duchess Meghan.
—
Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
No one understood this better than Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giametti, whose eponymous foundation opened their doors last year, debuting an exhibition of 50 archival gowns placed in tandem with iconic pieces of art.
—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
Verb
Lopez wore three custom Ralph Lauren gowns – one a revamp of the designer's turtleneck column dress made with 1,000 handkerchiefs.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Were the 1989 sets and surprise song gowns Easter Eggs or picked on a whim?
—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl twist Sabrina Carpenter has made halter necks and strapless gowns her red-carpet staples of late.
—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gowns
Noun
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In 2021, Jeremy Scott made a series of tailored potato sack dresses for Moschino, woven from a linen blend that resembled burlap.
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Keep a handful near your washing machine or drying rack for blouses, dresses, workout wear, or delicate pieces that should skip the dryer.
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One example from the book that illustrates Perel’s tough-love approach was a couple who loved to cuddle, wearing comfortable clothes such as flannel nightgowns to unwind.
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From shoulder pads to power suits and prom dresses to nightgowns, nothing is off limits.
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Stewart recounted New York’s enthusiastic reaction to the Knicks winning, including the appearance of multiple Spider-Man costumes, a dancing MTA bus driver, and a drum line.
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The same girls who’d posted winking pop-culture-reference couples Halloween costumes a few years ago were now posting their toddlers in their own pop-culture-reference costumes.
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“Gowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gowns. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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