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Recent Examples of sneakers
The crisp side stripes add a chic, athletic edge—wear the full set with retro sneakers, or split it up with the pants styled with a cardigan and the top paired with relaxed denim.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
These sneakers put comfort first with a specialized insole and washable design.
—Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Ciara’s recent footwear rotation has run from steep stilettos to classic sneakers, with most appearances built around a standout pair.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
The outcry over Ye's public statements led various corporations and entertainment firms to cut ties with him, including the sportswear brand Adidas, which once sold his namesake Yeezy sneakers.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
Like the college coaches, Burman plans to wear a suit with sneakers.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The style is timeless and designed to be worn from day to night, so plan to pair your new pants with everything casual and dressy, including T-shirts, button-downs, sneakers, and even heeled boots.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
Salomon also joined forces with Sandy Liang to create coquettish ribboned sneakers–which tapped into the customization trend of adding charms, chains, and jewelry that has swept social feeds.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Mangione, who faces 11 counts in New York, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, attended his court hearing wearing a white-collared shirt, a burgundy sweater and orange sneakers.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
These sneakers put comfort first with a specialized insole and washable design.
—Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Ciara’s recent footwear rotation has run from steep stilettos to classic sneakers, with most appearances built around a standout pair.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
The outcry over Ye's public statements led various corporations and entertainment firms to cut ties with him, including the sportswear brand Adidas, which once sold his namesake Yeezy sneakers.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
Like the college coaches, Burman plans to wear a suit with sneakers.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The style is timeless and designed to be worn from day to night, so plan to pair your new pants with everything casual and dressy, including T-shirts, button-downs, sneakers, and even heeled boots.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
Salomon also joined forces with Sandy Liang to create coquettish ribboned sneakers–which tapped into the customization trend of adding charms, chains, and jewelry that has swept social feeds.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Mangione, who faces 11 counts in New York, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, attended his court hearing wearing a white-collared shirt, a burgundy sweater and orange sneakers.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneakers
Noun
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Send Help‘s numbers include sneaks from last weekend.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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These shoes bring the comfort and versatility of your favorite sneaks, but with a distinctly polished, cool-girl edge.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But toads and frogs are also prey animals for owls, hawks, skunks, opossums, and raccoons.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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At night, the desert comes alive with coyote howls, prowling skunks and the possibility of larger cats or black bears nearby.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are no snakes, no venomous spiders, no large predators like wild cats or monkeys, and no scorpions.—
James Barrett,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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In videos shared on social media, handlers could be seen removing two snakes from Nwangene's home and a bystander was heard identifying one as a cobra.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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