1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape
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For the premiere of the movie at BFI London Film Festival, Gomez rocked a floor-length Oscar De La Renta gown that featured striking bow tie detail at the waistline and full skirt.
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Jenny Haward, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
Among the fashion innovators of the time was Steve Jobs, who opted for a tux, bow tie, and long hair for his yearbook photo (yes, his photo was part of the study’s sample!).
—Sofia Shchukina, NPR, 3 Sep. 2024
Chancellor Russell Lowery-Hart, sporting a purple bow tie and an ACC pin, also helped walk students to their classrooms.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Aug. 2024
Bryan, who sported a bow tie, sat in a wooden chair on a makeshift platform, fanning himself to keep cool.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
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Jenny Haward, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
Among the fashion innovators of the time was Steve Jobs, who opted for a tux, bow tie, and long hair for his yearbook photo (yes, his photo was part of the study’s sample!).
—Sofia Shchukina, NPR, 3 Sep. 2024
Chancellor Russell Lowery-Hart, sporting a purple bow tie and an ACC pin, also helped walk students to their classrooms.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Aug. 2024
Bryan, who sported a bow tie, sat in a wooden chair on a makeshift platform, fanning himself to keep cool.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
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“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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