1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape
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Prince Albert, 66, matched his wife’s classic style with a black suit, black dress pants, and a black bow tie.
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Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
The sellers wore white uniforms with black shoes, a red bow tie and a change belt.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 17 June 2024
As Domingo, Pine and other guests took their seats in the al fresco dining area with long tables decked in blue and white striped linen, very much reminiscent of Southern France’s style, Usher made his way into the party, posing for pictures in a tuxedo jacket and bow tie paired with denim pants.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 16 June 2024
The new cover art depicts the Take Care rapper in cartoon form, with a yellow-blonde hairdo, black glasses, and a bow tie, smiling from ear to ear.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 12 June 2024
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Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
The sellers wore white uniforms with black shoes, a red bow tie and a change belt.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 17 June 2024
As Domingo, Pine and other guests took their seats in the al fresco dining area with long tables decked in blue and white striped linen, very much reminiscent of Southern France’s style, Usher made his way into the party, posing for pictures in a tuxedo jacket and bow tie paired with denim pants.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 16 June 2024
The new cover art depicts the Take Care rapper in cartoon form, with a yellow-blonde hairdo, black glasses, and a bow tie, smiling from ear to ear.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 12 June 2024
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“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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