tatters 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of tatter
as in tears
to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it the little boy tattered that blanket beyond repair by repeatedly yanking on it

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tatters

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noun

plural of tatter

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Noun
  • Fast fashion refers to the rapid production and distribution of inexpensive, trendy clothing.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Allergens can enter your home on shoes, clothing, pet fur, and even your own hair, according to Marilee Nelson, an environmental and toxin expert and the cofounder of Branch Basics.
    Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • These stellar remnants are created when stars with masses similar to that of the sun exhaust their fuel for nuclear fusion, the process that converts hydrogen to helium in their cores.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Any remnants of pressure dissipated even further in the postgame locker room.
    Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In fact, presidential paintings, from Washington to Obama, displayed in the White House, traditionally portray their subjects in business attire and formal poses.
    Barbara A. Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • From onstage wardrobes to around-the-grounds party attire and more, this year’s Coachella brought drama, theatricality, sheer looks and more.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Is not the life more than the food, and the body than the raiment?
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
  • What spirit are you, that walks this castle in such strange raiment?
    Jay Martel, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Americans have enjoyed a cornucopia of affordable merchandise from apparel to hardware which, fueled by pandemic stimulus payments and unleashed the phenomenon known as revenge spending.
    Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Fast fashion and apparel — basics, tees, leggings, socks, and some kids' clothing — would follow.
    Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The vibe is thick and luxe; think leather, metal embellishments, and higher-quality construction that won’t fall apart after a few wears.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Washable and dryer-safe bra and intimate wear brand Huug has secured a $6 million series A led by Kaylim Capital to scale the business, which is on track to reach between $7 million and $8 million in revenues in the next 12 months.
    Emily Burns, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Benedict, in contrast, wore the vesture like a uniform, emphasizing his notion of the papacy not as a glamorous appointment but as the humble, humbling job of leading the Catholic church.
    Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2022
  • To believe that this Creator took on human vesture, accepted death and mortality, was tempted, betrayed, broken, and all for love of us, defies reason.
    Ruth Franklin, The New York Review of Books, 25 Feb. 2020
Noun
  • The group uses boats that can be outfitted for those with limited mobility, with custom seats and easy-to-handle rigging.
    Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
  • Porter was accused of rigging games across the landscape, including within the NBA.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Tatters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tatters. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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