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Recent Examples of handkerchief
The handkerchief trick: A testament to precision The robots demonstrated remarkable dexterity by spinning, throwing and catching handkerchiefs in motion, a feat that typically requires extensive practice for human performers.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
The suspect wore black, his face covered by a handkerchief, Barrientos said.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
In the first act, a handkerchief dangles in front of the audience which leads to foreshadowing in the second act.
—Aleah Wright, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
As the Venetians and the Ottoman Turks squabble over Cyprus in the background, the men before us quarrel over everything—a woman, a job, a handkerchief.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
The suspect wore black, his face covered by a handkerchief, Barrientos said.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
In the first act, a handkerchief dangles in front of the audience which leads to foreshadowing in the second act.
—Aleah Wright, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
As the Venetians and the Ottoman Turks squabble over Cyprus in the background, the men before us quarrel over everything—a woman, a job, a handkerchief.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handkerchief
Noun
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Straight teeth and sandy hair, Izod T-shirts and madras skirts and boat shoes.—
Christian Livermore,
Longreads,
11 Oct. 2022
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Straight teeth and sandy hair, Izod T-shirts and madras skirts and boat shoes.—
Christian Livermore,
Longreads,
11 Oct. 2022
Noun
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These washable, reusable towels come with their own storage bag and carabiner, so each member of your family can attach one to their bag.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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Inside the restaurant, video at 5:30 p.m. shows Mendoza and her employees getting water for LA County Sheriff’s deputies, fanning their blinking, watering eyes and applying wet towels to their faces.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Growing up, Ilitch refilled napkin dispensers and salt and pepper shakers in her father’s restaurant, according to Ilitch Holdings’ website.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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Pro tip: Gift these at a future gathering with a set of fabric napkins and the host’s favorite spirit.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The cover featured a drawing of a man wearing a thick gold bangle bracelet, hoop earrings and a polka dot bandanna on his head carrying a platter of food and wine.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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There was a man to the side of the room wearing a bathrobe and a bandanna over his face.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
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“Handkerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handkerchief. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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