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Recent Examples of handkerchief
The plot turns on the mystery of a handkerchief that Othello gives to Desdemona.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discarded.
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Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
As the general asks Desdemona (an impeccable Olivia Cygan) to retrieve her handkerchief — an apparent smoking gun of infidelity found in another man’s chambers — his wife promptly spirals and stalls.
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Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
Its midi length is designed with a handkerchief hem to flow with every step, and the waist is ruched for a flattering fit.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discarded.
—
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
As the general asks Desdemona (an impeccable Olivia Cygan) to retrieve her handkerchief — an apparent smoking gun of infidelity found in another man’s chambers — his wife promptly spirals and stalls.
—
Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
Its midi length is designed with a handkerchief hem to flow with every step, and the waist is ruched for a flattering fit.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for handkerchief
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handkerchief
Noun
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Standalone cotton twill, madras, linen, rayon and poplin are light, airy and breathable—and therefore should be avoided at all costs.
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Robbie Kendall was waiting on the steps of the tomb in madras shorts and a light blue polo shirt, his blond hair worn just long enough to suggest surfer without actually looking disreputable.
Noun
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White sheets, towels, and clothes have a fresh, crisp look to them that has the power to make life feel a little more luxurious.
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Use cooling fans or towels and drink slushies or other icy beverages.
Noun
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The resident of the house answered the door, and was met by a man wearing a gray sweatshirt and jeans, with a camouflage mask or bandana covering his mouth.
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For the outing, both wore bright colored rain coats paired with dark pants and kept it low-key with sunshades and head coverings —Jenner opted for a bandana and Elordi wore a baseball cap.
Noun
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An iconic food in Minnesota, the Juicy Lucy is a three-napkin burger famous is for its molten cheese center.
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Just do not wear leather on the bottom half, lest your napkin slide off, too.
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“Handkerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handkerchief. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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