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Recent Examples of granny dress
Comes complete with an old granny dress, purse and wig.
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Katey Clifford, oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2020
Katey Clifford, oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granny dress
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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
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Animal-print swimwear—like zebra stripes, cheetah spots, and leopard print—was paired with oversized hats, headscarves, and kimonos, creating a collection that exudes fierce confidence.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The user also posted about a knife sheath before the sheath discussed in the case.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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The sheath contained trace amounts of DNA, which was later linked to Kohberger, leading to his arrest.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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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
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With 10 years in the bag, Hicks walks away from the game with 952 tackles, 16.5 sacks, 13 interceptions, and 11 fumble recoveries.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Wilkins added 17 tackles, two sacks and six quarterback hits during his brief tenure in Las Vegas.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Pair them with pretty sundresses, elevated linen pants, and more timeless styles.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Think more like sundresses or tailored pants with a breezy blouse.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
Glamour,
10 July 2025
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In my experience, navigating this shift and the possible scenarios for your business is important for success in SaaS markets.—
Mindaugas Čaplinskas,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Regional shifts are apparent, triggering transformative change in both retail marketplaces and manufacturing.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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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
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Wheeler was patient on all of her first-round jumpers and her outlet pass.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
19 July 2025
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Typically, the best jumpers are young, energetic dogs, and those trained in agility.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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“Granny dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granny%20dress. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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