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Recent Examples of braid
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
In the corner to the right of the doorway was a glass case with multiple braids of hair sitting on top of fabric.
—NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
The recorded score is lovely, with Krishna’s flute braiding with violin and vocals, counter melodies and rhythmically intricate drumming.
—Brian Seibert, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Instead of extra-long, interconnected braids, Washington wore a single braid down the center part, with the sides cornrowed horizontally.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
In the corner to the right of the doorway was a glass case with multiple braids of hair sitting on top of fabric.
—NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
This limitation has made everyday tasks, such as typing on a keyboard or braiding hair, challenging for those who rely on prosthetics.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
The recorded score is lovely, with Krishna’s flute braiding with violin and vocals, counter melodies and rhythmically intricate drumming.
—Brian Seibert, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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Unlike other brands, Tanner Fletcher wants each collection to feel like an extension of what’s come before — hence the recurring motifs of frilly fringe, delicate lace, and bountiful bows.—
Michael Cuby,
Them,
26 Feb. 2025
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Spiked embellishments emerge like fractured bones, delicate lace frays at the edges, unravelling with time, while heavy fabrics ground the collection in the weight of memory.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Among the haunting remnants, one image has stayed with me—a child's lock of hair, neatly plaited and tied with a small red ribbon, matted with mud.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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The key difference is that Bora Bora braids are typically plaited in line with the existing length of your natural hair, allowing the remainder of the curly human hair to billow outwards and form the bulk of the hairstyle.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
29 July 2024
Noun
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The sky blue color on the Adidas logo, the bottom of the Whitecaps logo and stripes throughout the jersey stand out.—
Brooks Peck,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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But two of Rihanna’s accessories were a perfect match with Rocky’s: a burgundy necktie with thin diagonal stripes and a pair of chunky black Ray-Bans.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Her latest feature, The Ice Tower (La Tour de glace), is no exception, weaving a twisted retro fairytale that sits somewhere between Frozen and Mulholland Drive.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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Watch the video | Rare 1,600-year-old purple fabric — woven with gold threads — found in France.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Paul Mitchell Hair & Beauty School will be on hand to give fans the pop star treatment with hair tinsel, accent braiding and color pops.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Feb. 2025
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When combined with gentle touch like back scratches or hair braiding, Ko said ASMR practices may provide additional benefits through the release of oxytocin, a hormone associated with relaxation and social bonding.—
Jackie Snow,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While Barton lived outside of what Edwin Waller platted as the new capital city, Murchison lived in the center of the new town.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
18 June 2024
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But Ohio State platted four in the bottom of the third despite being hitless.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2024
Noun
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Madonna, 66, wore a black slip dress with lace details, sheer tights and knee-high leather boots with corset lacing.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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The strapless dress featured a satin corset bodice with visible lacing.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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