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Recent Examples of mantillas
At the funeral for Pope Francis in April, Jill Biden, Queen Letizia of Spain, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Queen Rania of Jordan were among the high-profile royals and global dignitaries who wore mantillas with their mourning attire.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mantillas
handkerchiefs
Noun
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In September, seek out Independence Day traditions like cueca (a folk dance with handkerchiefs) on street corners and at week-long fondas (pop-up fairs).—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Had Otello understood that all the world is a joke, as Falstaff startlingly reveals at the end of the opera, Iago would never have been able to poison Otello’s susceptible frail ego with his ridiculous tales of handkerchiefs and what-not.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Mantillas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantillas. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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