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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Lady Eliza styled the rest of her look with black sheer tights with a polka dot motif, black pointed-toe heels and a pair of shimmering Chanel stud earrings.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
In a post from Monday, Feb. 18, Menchaca can be seen wearing a black-and-white polka dot dress, posing from the side in a Reel shared to Dallas' Instagram.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Diverging from the Saint Laurent runway styling, Kidman wore the suit with a pale blue shirt and navy blue tie with white polka dots.
—Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
Fantastical elements such as polka dots and gold detailing are a part of the line.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
In a post from Monday, Feb. 18, Menchaca can be seen wearing a black-and-white polka dot dress, posing from the side in a Reel shared to Dallas' Instagram.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Diverging from the Saint Laurent runway styling, Kidman wore the suit with a pale blue shirt and navy blue tie with white polka dots.
—Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
Fantastical elements such as polka dots and gold detailing are a part of the line.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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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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