How to Use bow tie in a Sentence

bow tie

noun
  • 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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