How to Use tunic in a Sentence
tunic
noun-
The bride wore a high-slit white dress and neon green heels; the groom a tunic and sneakers.
— Vogue, 11 May 2019 -
One of those arms is covered by the sleeve of the Capuchin tunic.
— Theo Zenou, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Feb. 2023 -
These types of veiling allow the wearer to adjust the amount of hair shown and the fit and the length of the tunic.
— Amy Motlagh, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2022 -
Put on gym capris and give thanks for the invention of the tunic T-shirt.
— Southern Living, 1 May 2017 -
Their faces were smeared with dirt, their tunics stiff with mud, their heads swathed in rags.
— Mary Horlock, Longreads, 21 June 2018 -
The groom will wear the uniform of the colonel of the Irish Guards — a red tunic, a gold and crimson sash and gold sword slings (alas no sword).
— Joyann King, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Apr. 2011 -
Princess Leonor, 12, wore a blue dress with tulip sleeves, while Princess Sofia, 11, went for a white tunic-like frock.
— Temi Adebowale, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 July 2018 -
Sasha Cooke, who plays his wife, is nearby in a blue and white tunic and jeans, cuffed mid-calf.
— Ellise Pierce, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024 -
Harry's nephew, Prince Louis, 5, wore a blue tunic and dress shoes.
— Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 7 May 2023 -
The colors were sharp, the red tunics redder and the blue dress on the Windsor Grey horses popped.
— Karla Adam, Washington Post, 6 May 2023 -
The rug merchant beckoned to us, plump and beaming, clad in a white tunic and cap.
— Diana Whitney, Longreads, 19 June 2017 -
The same design comes on a tunic, a hoodie, a blouse, and a pullover sweater, and there are a ton of colors to choose from.
— Martha Sorren, Woman's Day, 29 Apr. 2022 -
Now, she's packed her ankle-length tunics and she's taken her show on the road.
— Joseph Gerth, The Courier-Journal, 14 Oct. 2017 -
Think head and neck scarves, tunic tops, and maxi dresses, all with a glamorous feel.
— Laura Lajiness, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Apr. 2021 -
The sauce packet tunics and dresses are one-size fits most and retail for $39.99 a piece.
— Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 19 Sep. 2019 -
Her tunic was as plain as her blanket, and tufts of white hair peeked out from the edges of her cotton head wrap.
— Ew Staff, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2021 -
If full metallic feels too flashy, try the tights and boots with a simple, black tunic dress and the Tom Ford paired with a slim, cropped pant.
— Rebecca Ramsey, The Cut, 28 Sep. 2017 -
The tunic is available in powder, very black, classic navy, and dark petrol (a dark teal).
— Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023 -
The royal wore a one-shoulder tunic with black leggings and black heels.
— Michelle Manetti, Good Housekeeping, 19 June 2018 -
To wear it into winter, style it as a tunic top and pair it with leggings.
— Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 -
The layers on the dress evoke the thick draping in the copper of the roman-style tunic worn by the Statue of Liberty.
— Jenny Singer, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2021 -
The remains of the tunic-like garment, known as a cuirass, are held in the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
— James Rogers, Fox News, 26 Mar. 2018 -
The looks were layered, say, a jacket over a tunic and trousers, all loose, well-proportioned and easy to wear.
— Colleen Barry, The Seattle Times, 13 Jan. 2018 -
Pick up a long bum-covering tunic top or romper for your next night out on the town or brunch meet-up with friends.
— Jean Chen Smith, The Enquirer, 20 Aug. 2021 -
On a wall just inside Cashier’s front door hangs a photo of him in Union Army garb, his tunic buttoned at the top.
— Jay Jones, chicagotribune.com, 16 Dec. 2021 -
Kleinow’s, a black velvet tunic, sported a pterodactyl on the front.
— David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2023 -
The maid became aware, after a time, that the woman was stroking other parts of her: her back, her leg, the side of her breast through the wool tunic.
— Adam O’Fallon Price, Harper's magazine, 10 June 2019 -
Maryam Hasan moves among them in a bright tunic and hijab, cleaning up, stopping to play or give a hug.
— Brian Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023 -
The tunic silhouette is designed to hit mid-thigh on most people, and it’s finished with banded detailing at the cuffs and hem.
— Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 -
And for something that offers a little more warmth on those cooler, fall days, this $25 long-sleeve tunic dress from Ofefan will surely turn heads and keep your limbs warm.
— Jen Cason, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
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