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Recent Examples of madras
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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Barry Samaha,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2023
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.
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Nick Romano,
EW.com,
12 Dec. 2022
Straight teeth and sandy hair, Izod T-shirts and madras skirts and boat shoes.
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Christian Livermore,
Longreads,
11 Oct. 2022
Barry Samaha,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2023
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
Straight teeth and sandy hair, Izod T-shirts and madras skirts and boat shoes.
—
Christian Livermore,
Longreads,
11 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for madras
handkerchief
Noun
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Some were seen drying their eyes with handkerchiefs in a Reuters live video of the scene.
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The day after the ceremony, photos circulated online of an ivory handkerchief embroidered with lace that was handed out to the wedding guests.
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“Madras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madras. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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