polka dot
noun
pol·ka dot
ˈpō-kə-ˌdät 
: a dot in a pattern of regularly distributed dots in textile design
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The black-and-white polka dot motif continued throughout the entire look.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 30 Sep. 2024
The patriarch of the family was Andrew (Andy) Gump, whose creator Sidney Smith claimed invented the flower pot and introduced the polka dot tie to the United States.
—Andrew Johnston, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
Stephen dressed up as Buzz Lightyear with a head-to-toe space suit while Ayesha wore a yellow polka dot dress inspired by Gabby Gabby.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
Others like Candace Marie layered a gray tunic over polka dot tights.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 Sep. 2024
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Julia Teti, WWD, 30 Sep. 2024
The patriarch of the family was Andrew (Andy) Gump, whose creator Sidney Smith claimed invented the flower pot and introduced the polka dot tie to the United States.
—Andrew Johnston, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
Stephen dressed up as Buzz Lightyear with a head-to-toe space suit while Ayesha wore a yellow polka dot dress inspired by Gabby Gabby.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
Others like Candace Marie layered a gray tunic over polka dot tights.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 Sep. 2024
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polka dot
noun
pol·ka dot
ˈpō-kə-
: a dot in a textile pattern of evenly spaced dots
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