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Recent Examples of handkerchief
The lone employee at the café had a milky complexion and a handkerchief tied around her hair.
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Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The thugs would insinuate themselves into the confidence of wayfarers and, when a favorable opportunity presented itself, strangle them by throwing a handkerchief or noose around their necks.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
He was believed to be a Black man, 50 years old or older, at the time of his death, and was found wearing size 32 pants, white boxer-style underwear, a white handkerchief, and one dark sock.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Particular mostly to Louisiana weddings, the second line parade is quite the celebratory tradition in which a brass band and parasol-wielding newlyweds lead their guests, who wave handkerchiefs or napkins, on a festive jaunt through the city (or around their reception venue).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The thugs would insinuate themselves into the confidence of wayfarers and, when a favorable opportunity presented itself, strangle them by throwing a handkerchief or noose around their necks.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
He was believed to be a Black man, 50 years old or older, at the time of his death, and was found wearing size 32 pants, white boxer-style underwear, a white handkerchief, and one dark sock.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Particular mostly to Louisiana weddings, the second line parade is quite the celebratory tradition in which a brass band and parasol-wielding newlyweds lead their guests, who wave handkerchiefs or napkins, on a festive jaunt through the city (or around their reception venue).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Barry Samaha,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2023
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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.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
12 Dec. 2022
Noun
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In the light-colored pile, separate delicates (underwear, light-weight blouses) from sheets and towels.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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But during the aufguss ceremony at BASIN Glacial Waters, people smiled and laughed and swayed to the music, and Kyan’s dance-like towel moves distracted me from the discomfort of the heat.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
Noun
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This collection, the first celebrity collab for Lee, brings men's and women's clothing, fun bag charms, patchwork denim bags and even adorable pet shirts and bandanas -- over 100 items in total -- to shoppers for accessible prices ranging from $6 to $42.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Around her neck, a light blue bandana -- tied tight.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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After folding the napkin into a tight, layered square, Park wiped wine glasses, knives and forks in a corner of a banquet hall as colleagues prepared for real services nearby.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Your best action is to use a white towel or napkin to blot up the liquid and keep smiling.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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“Handkerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handkerchief. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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