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Recent Examples of granny dress
Comes complete with an old granny dress, purse and wig.
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Katey Clifford, oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2020
Katey Clifford, oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granny dress
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Community members, many dressed for the occasion in kimonos and other Japanese attire, gathered to enjoy games, music, performances, and a sampling of Japanese food, beer and sake.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Another centuries-old Japanese institution is Ginza Mitsukoshi, a department store that originally focused on kimonos but now sells luxury goods from all over the world.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Per the affidavit, DNA was found on a knife sheath located at the scene of the crime.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Each of them suffered multiple stab wounds from a large knife, believed to be the Ka-Bar that came from a leather sheath found next to Mogen's body.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Wilkins added 17 tackles, two sacks and six quarterback hits during his brief tenure in Las Vegas.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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With 10 years in the bag, Hicks walks away from the game with 952 tackles, 16.5 sacks, 13 interceptions, and 11 fumble recoveries.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Steve Madden Meadow Flats These adorable gingham ballet flats are practically begging to be worn with a flowy, white sundress.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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Haven’t found a sundress that’s breezier and dressier than your go-to jeans?—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 July 2025
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In my experience, navigating this shift and the possible scenarios for your business is important for success in SaaS markets.—
Mindaugas Čaplinskas,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Regional shifts are apparent, triggering transformative change in both retail marketplaces and manufacturing.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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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
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The movie’s male lead Dustin Milligan first appears in a mechanic’s jumpsuit, a style that was appropriated decades ago by the American designer Anne Fogarty, who borrowed from the uniform for a housedress in her own collection after being inspired by a gas station attendant.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
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Consequently, Thompson has been seen online getting in several training sessions to fine-tune his jumper.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Former Miami Hurricanes guard Eric Washington hit a 15-foot jumper to achieve the target score of 71 in the Elam Ending.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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“Granny dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granny%20dress. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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