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Recent Examples of muumuu
To truly embody auntie-core, not just in appearance, but in spirit, a proper muumuu is a must.
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Essence, 17 July 2025
Brando acted with an ice-bucket on his head, imitated the Queen of England in his line readings and performed bongos at the wrap party while wearing a muumuu.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
The singer hosted the European Music Awards in everything from a hair-raising strapless strapless dress to a sheer hooded muumuu and Kiki boots.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Brando acted with an ice-bucket on his head, imitated the Queen of England in his line readings and performed bongos at the wrap party while wearing a muumuu.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Jennifer and Garcelle go for a kind of ‘50s bathing suit aesthetic while Kathy Hilton was in a full-on muumuu wondering if anyone had put fresh batteries in her portable fan.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
The singer hosted the European Music Awards in everything from a hair-raising strapless strapless dress to a sheer hooded muumuu and Kiki boots.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
In a second Instagram post from the event, Jennifer Lopez is pictured with musician Sia, who wears a brightly colored and chaotically patterned muumuu with equally vibrant sneakers and a voluminous floral headdress.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2023
Her least guarded, and seemingly unscripted, social media moments were those posts from Obama’s maskless bacchanal, of her dancing with the birthday boy in a flowery muumuu, which were deleted after right-wing media outlets and Twitter narcs dubbed the party a superspreader event.
—Meaghan Garvey, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2021
Essence, 17 July 2025
Brando acted with an ice-bucket on his head, imitated the Queen of England in his line readings and performed bongos at the wrap party while wearing a muumuu.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
The singer hosted the European Music Awards in everything from a hair-raising strapless strapless dress to a sheer hooded muumuu and Kiki boots.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Brando acted with an ice-bucket on his head, imitated the Queen of England in his line readings and performed bongos at the wrap party while wearing a muumuu.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Jennifer and Garcelle go for a kind of ‘50s bathing suit aesthetic while Kathy Hilton was in a full-on muumuu wondering if anyone had put fresh batteries in her portable fan.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
The singer hosted the European Music Awards in everything from a hair-raising strapless strapless dress to a sheer hooded muumuu and Kiki boots.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
In a second Instagram post from the event, Jennifer Lopez is pictured with musician Sia, who wears a brightly colored and chaotically patterned muumuu with equally vibrant sneakers and a voluminous floral headdress.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2023
Her least guarded, and seemingly unscripted, social media moments were those posts from Obama’s maskless bacchanal, of her dancing with the birthday boy in a flowery muumuu, which were deleted after right-wing media outlets and Twitter narcs dubbed the party a superspreader event.
—Meaghan Garvey, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muumuu
Noun
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These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.—
Clint Davis,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2024
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The movie’s male lead Dustin Milligan first appears in a mechanic’s jumpsuit, a style that was appropriated decades ago by the American designer Anne Fogarty, who borrowed from the uniform for a housedress in her own collection after being inspired by a gas station attendant.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Steve Madden Meadow Flats These adorable gingham ballet flats are practically begging to be worn with a flowy, white sundress.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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Haven’t found a sundress that’s breezier and dressier than your go-to jeans?—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Community members, many dressed for the occasion in kimonos and other Japanese attire, gathered to enjoy games, music, performances, and a sampling of Japanese food, beer and sake.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Another centuries-old Japanese institution is Ginza Mitsukoshi, a department store that originally focused on kimonos but now sells luxury goods from all over the world.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Just days after her wedding, Charli traded her Vivienne Westwood minidress for an outfit that could have just as well belonged at Glastonbury.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
24 July 2025
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Pataky’s sheer minidress gave the illusion of a delicate chainmail-like material in shimmering silver.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Now, analysis of the covers reveals the distant lands — and animals — where the chemises originate.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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But unlike other medieval libraries, the Clairvaux Romanesque manuscripts have an additional second cover, called a chemise, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Per the affidavit, DNA was found on a knife sheath located at the scene of the crime.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Each of them suffered multiple stab wounds from a large knife, believed to be the Ka-Bar that came from a leather sheath found next to Mogen's body.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Consequently, Thompson has been seen online getting in several training sessions to fine-tune his jumper.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Former Miami Hurricanes guard Eric Washington hit a 15-foot jumper to achieve the target score of 71 in the Elam Ending.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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“Muumuu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muumuu. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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