How to Use anklet in a Sentence

anklet

noun
  • Flip over the cuff for a flash of fleece, or roll the sock all the way down for a fuzzy anklet slipper.
    Judi Dash, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2017
  • Or loosen the adjustable cord, and slip them on as chic anklets.
    Sarah Maberry, seventeen.com, 8 Apr. 2023
  • By midday, the rattle of Aztec anklets rang across the park along with the steady beat of drums.
    Austindedios, oregonlive, 10 Sep. 2023
  • The lobster-style clasp is 22-karat gold-plated and adds up to 1½ inches to the anklet.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2021
  • Khiry earrings, $625, khiry.com; and her own ring and anklet.
    New York Times, 12 Apr. 2021
  • Harvey wore the two-piece with gold body chains, anklets, and ribbed chunky gold hoop earrings.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Around her ankle, though, was one of the most remarkable pieces of all: a $27 gold anklet.
    Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, 11 Oct. 2018
  • Hough was wearing a GPS bracelet at the time of the killing but then cut the anklet off in an attempt to evade prosecution.
    Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2018
  • But the real star of the show was Bieber's anklet, which draped delicately over her arch.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2023
  • That's right: her shorts came with two makeshift anklets, attached via shredded fabric on the sides.
    Seventeen, 3 Apr. 2017
  • That chain-link anklet is coming home with us, just saying.
    Talia Abbas, Glamour, 28 May 2021
  • Gemstones lined each strap on the two-piece aqua swimsuit, which Blige paired with gold earrings, a matching anklet and a messy bun.
    Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2021
  • The look was styled with a romantic updo and, my favorite detail, an anklet of pearls.
    Glamour, 3 May 2022
  • Smart says precious-stone anklets from brands like Jia Jia or By Alona are always worth the investment.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 July 2023
  • Gomez has been styling her Pumas with the same high socks and ever-present anklet for some time now, and the new release allows her legion of fans to follow suit.
    Maria Ward, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2018
  • The entire costume was very easy to create and wear: a white blouse, anklet stockinettes with stripes, navy slacks, gloves, a scarf and a fantastic wig.
    Martha Stewart, star-telegram, 7 Oct. 2017
  • Kylie looked angelic in a white mini dress with loose, long sleeves that cinched at the wrist and matching white stilettos that showed off her thin anklet.
    Seventeen, 25 Aug. 2022
  • At the time of the attack, Higgins was wearing a GPS anklet as part of his probation for previous threats to the victim.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2020
  • One of the skeletons had an ornate anklet around its six-toed foot but carried no such offering on its five-toed foot.
    Scott S. Warren, National Geographic, 25 July 2016
  • Matching her mom in white, baby Malti wears white ruffled bottoms, a white bow headband and a tiny anklet.
    Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Ground the look with a cognac loafer, but finish off with a delicate accent, like a sleek silver anklet.
    Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Dappled with pearls, gems or crystals, today’s anklets and toe rings are superbly luxe.
    Aria Darcella / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Styling By Lizzy Wholley , WSJ, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Chopra wears a white button-down shirt with muted green biker shorts, while Malti wears a bow on her head and was accessorized with an anklet with hearts on it.
    Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2022
  • The skirt featured a sky-high thigh slit, showing off her shimmering silver anklet and clear stiletto heels.
    Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 26 May 2023
  • But bad news for anyone hoping to steal her look: her stylist confirms that Bieber’s diamond anklet is a custom piece.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Hudgens, 33, rocked a bright pink hue (much like her Spring Breakers character) and Y2K-like frames, pendant chain necklace and anklet.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Vogue fashion news director Chioma Nnadi has also hopped on the anklet train.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 12 July 2019
  • For your accessories, keep it simple with a pair of striped espadrilles, a gold chain bracelet (or anklet) from Mejuri, a straw topper, a water-friendly tote, and a pair of sunnies.
    The Get Editors, Vogue, 27 June 2022
  • Throw on a pair of Balenciaga sunglasses, clasp an intricate Graff bracelet on as an anklet and hit the town.
    WSJ, 10 Dec. 2021
  • RiRi paired the anklet with black Balenciaga pantaleggings ($4,550), a black leather jacket, and a pair of black shades.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2023

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