How to Use bow tie in a Sentence
bow tie
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On this visit bow ties, necklaces and mixed media works of dancers caught the eye.
— Anne Dunlap, OrlandoSentinel.com, 8 May 2018 -
The boys' clip-on yellow bow ties, most a little crooked, popped off their white button-down shirts.
— Esmeralda Bermudez, latimes.com, 26 May 2018 -
There’s a strange scene in the pilot where a guy in a bow tie makes Earn take a bite of his sandwich.
— Interview By Molly Lambert, New York Times, 22 May 2018 -
Once again, Reynolds looked dapper as ever in sleek tux and blue bow tie to match the plumes on his wife’s gown.
— Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE.com, 7 May 2018 -
For his part, Scheaffer wore a sleek black tuxedo, a classic black bow tie and a pair of black patent shoes.
— Chazz Inniss, PEOPLE.com, 30 May 2018 -
Henry opted for a light gray tuxedo with a blue bow tie and velvet smoking slippers to match his date.
— Janine Puhak, Fox News, 23 May 2018 -
In a white dress shirt and a bow tie, the boy stood at the edge of the crime scene watching police before walking inside.
— Madeline Buckley, chicagotribune.com, 19 May 2018 -
His clothes were a curious blend of cowboy boots, western-cut pants, blue blazer (with a Channel 7 lapel pin) and bow tie.
— Scott Harrison, latimes.com, 11 May 2018 -
These days, dogs have bow ties, massage appointments and Puppuccinos.
— Rebekah L. Sanders, azcentral, 25 May 2018 -
Yet another fashioned a bow tie for her fiance, Casey Walko, 30, made from baby bonnets.
— Allison Klein, Washington Post, 24 May 2018 -
On awards day, celebrity requests are timely assistance with bow ties and alterations to shoes, dresses, bags, and cuff links for their red carpet moment.
— Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 -
In 2016, Boseman showed up to the Oscars in the most traditional of tuxedos: black and white with a black bow tie.
— Cam Wolf, GQ, 9 May 2018 -
The 20-inch throw pillow is made with a luxuriously soft and silky Dutch velvet fabric and has charming bow ties for visual interest.
— Lauren Fischer, Southern Living, 27 July 2024 -
Perch the gang on a bench or ledge and add top hats and bow ties.
— Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023 -
For the bow tie knot, wrap a 2-inch strip around the cinched center; glue ends.
— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2022 -
Nick, on the other hand, donned a silky navy blue suit and bow tie.
— Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Feb. 2019 -
Kent’s bow tie and three-piece suit seemed straight out of the Truman era.
— Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2019 -
There was King in a blue suit and bow tie, chomping on a cigar.
— Matthew Allan, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2023 -
Daemion, in a bow tie, stuck close to his mom and cuddled a white dog.
— Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 18 Nov. 2022 -
The bow ties were as distinct as the people who wore them.
— Katherine Fitzgerald, azcentral, 8 Oct. 2019 -
Inside, Aris wore a dark suit and a bright green bow tie.
— Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2019 -
The groom donned a classic black tuxedo and a dark green bow tie.
— Jenny Block, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2020 -
Just look at the referee, in his starched shirt and bow tie.
— Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 18 Nov. 2021 -
At the same time, a lone man, clean-cut, with a red bow tie, walked down the aisle as if heading for the stage.
— Les Payne, The New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2020 -
The sellers wore white uniforms with black shoes, a red bow tie and a change belt.
— Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 17 June 2024 -
Three buttons, a bow tie, and a tuxedo swell over a round white chest.
— Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2019 -
The sea goat won’t be able to resist the amazing cameo brooch and bow tie collar.
— Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024 -
The mom-of-two stunned in a plunging red dress, while the 50 First Dates star looked handsome in a black suit and bow tie.
— Adrianna C. Freedman, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023 -
The hot pink croc sports a sparkly bowler hat and oversized bow tie and has bright lime eyes.
— Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2020 -
Hugo looked dapper in a white collar with a black bow tie.
— Shannon Sims, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2023
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