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Recent Examples of kerchief
Since the advent of the movement, hundreds of thousands of women have marched to the Palace of Congress, many of them wearing green kerchiefs, the symbol of the movement.
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Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
Lidia covered her hair with a kerchief and tucked her bag in her armpit to keep its contents dry.
—Samanta Schweblin, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
If yes, instead of knotting your bandana headband below your hairline, tie the ends in the back so the top of your head is fully covered with the rest of the kerchief.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
Yesterday, Gaga arrived at rehearsals for SNL’s 50th anniversary special dressed in an austere all-black look from Willy Chavarria’s fall 2025 collection: a black midi coat dress with a structured shoulder, swishy hem, and white kerchief peeking out of her breast pocket.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
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Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
Lidia covered her hair with a kerchief and tucked her bag in her armpit to keep its contents dry.
—Samanta Schweblin, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
If yes, instead of knotting your bandana headband below your hairline, tie the ends in the back so the top of your head is fully covered with the rest of the kerchief.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
Yesterday, Gaga arrived at rehearsals for SNL’s 50th anniversary special dressed in an austere all-black look from Willy Chavarria’s fall 2025 collection: a black midi coat dress with a structured shoulder, swishy hem, and white kerchief peeking out of her breast pocket.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kerchief
Noun
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Next to her, someone’s head was bandaged with someone else’s handkerchief and bled through it immediately.—
Jim Shepard,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Lance Jimenez, a Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigator, said the explosive was made from a 40-ounce Olde English 800 malt liquor bottle and a silky designer handkerchief.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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
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“Kerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerchief. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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