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Recent Examples of peekaboo
Take a spin around the new garden in a two-toned ribbed Staud dress and some peekaboo flats from Cult Gaia (the better to climb all those steps!).
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 29 May 2021
Certainly not any of the thousands of people who've tried one of Amazon's best-selling one-piece bathing suits: a monokini with crisscross straps and a peekaboo waist that comes in dozens of colors and prints.
—Christie Calucchia, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2021
And like Lipa, another animal had a peekaboo moment: a beautiful horse.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2020
Crochet has the ability to choose loop sizes, meaning that the classic technique can be morphed into something that has more of a saucy, peekaboo effect.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2020
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 29 May 2021
Certainly not any of the thousands of people who've tried one of Amazon's best-selling one-piece bathing suits: a monokini with crisscross straps and a peekaboo waist that comes in dozens of colors and prints.
—Christie Calucchia, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2021
And like Lipa, another animal had a peekaboo moment: a beautiful horse.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2020
Crochet has the ability to choose loop sizes, meaning that the classic technique can be morphed into something that has more of a saucy, peekaboo effect.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peekaboo
Adjective
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The singer signed autographs in a diaphanous black Ludovic de Saint Sernin dress, an interpretation of the opening look from spring 2025.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 June 2025
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But, never one to be bothered by what’s supposedly in or out, Bella Hadid is keeping the diaphanous look afloat, even in its downward trajectory.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nevertheless, the analysts flagged the sheer volume and tone of the content as a genuine officer safety concern.—
Dell Cameron,
Wired News,
13 June 2025
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The difference, however, was in the sheer volume of players who left on a temporary basis.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, transparent data systems tracking outcomes—such as income, employment, and attainment by race and parental education—are essential to drive reform.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Soliman appeared in court behind a transparent parition where he was asked to shake his head or nod in response to questions.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The main waste product of the Sims plant are bales of filmy, thin plastics, like dry cleaner bags.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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The line between triumph and tragedy is incredibly thin, and 100 Foot Wave conveys that simultaneous elation and danger with every swooping drone shot of a surfer cutting a line through a swell and every splash of filmy foam on the camera lens.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Kerry Washington Kerry Washington looked chic in a baby pink ensemble that played to our love of textures, pairing a high-neck, lace top with a gauzy skirt embellished with pink pearls over a shiny skirt.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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There’s a nostalgic maximalism to its designs, which are usually gauzy pastel pinks, blues, and whites; covered in ditsy prints like rosebuds, daisies, and strawberries; and detailed with flourishes like ruffles and bows.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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When worn together, the linen dress doesn’t look as see-through and is ideal for casual outings.—
Bianca Kratky,
Glamour,
9 June 2025
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They're all strapless corsets with see-through peekaboo panels and not classy.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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No matter how far-fetched the premise or gossamer-thin the story, the musical invites (compels) us to go along with its essential surrealism, to travel to that dream space where everyday life suddenly moves and sounds deliriously out of this world.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
7 May 2020
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For her label Anissa Aida, designer Anissa Meddeb, who lives in the capital, makes gossamer silk blouses evoking the striped motif of handwoven fouta towels and voluminous coats inspired by the burnoose cloaks worn by Berbers.—
Sarah Khan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2020
Adjective
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The 55-year-old entertainer has been serving up some spring-ready nail looks in recent weeks, last seen wearing minimalist soap nails with a dainty french tip.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
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One is a dog, one is a daintier version of Reynolds himself, one is a Lady Deadpool, and another is emblazoned with the green colors and red dragon of the Welsh flag.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
29 July 2024
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“Peekaboo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peekaboo. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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