as in bracelet
something that physically prevents free movement
the policeman snapped the cuffs on and led the prisoner away to the car
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Recent Examples of cuffs
Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Bourgeois strands of pearls got a modern update via XXL gold or silver spheres in triple chokers while solitaire rings and wedding bands doubled up as ear cuffs.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Highlights included sculptural bangles and ear cuffs as well as the Oriente chocker and Puerto necklace, which could be paired in gold and silver hues to maximize the impact.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Smith further accessorized with various rings and bracelets — seen beneath the cuffs of his jacket.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
Hutcherson sports a cobalt satin zipper jacket with embroidery on the chest and back and a contrast navy collar, cuffs and hem ($680).
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
There’s a baby blue, V-neck sweater with navy and yellow trim at the collar, cuffs and hem ($380).
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
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Rabanne, on the other hand, put a versatile spin on the traditional gold manicure, covering fingernails with metal cuffs.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Bourgeois strands of pearls got a modern update via XXL gold or silver spheres in triple chokers while solitaire rings and wedding bands doubled up as ear cuffs.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Highlights included sculptural bangles and ear cuffs as well as the Oriente chocker and Puerto necklace, which could be paired in gold and silver hues to maximize the impact.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Smith further accessorized with various rings and bracelets — seen beneath the cuffs of his jacket.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
Hutcherson sports a cobalt satin zipper jacket with embroidery on the chest and back and a contrast navy collar, cuffs and hem ($680).
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
There’s a baby blue, V-neck sweater with navy and yellow trim at the collar, cuffs and hem ($380).
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuffs
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There are five different friendship bracelets with five different sayings, McDonald's Canada said on Instagram.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Taylor Swift’s long-running Eras Tour may be coming to an end, but friendship bracelets aren’t going anywhere.Kayla Kitts, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Major movie theatre chains including AMC, Regal and Cinemark have explicitly stated rules against certain attire, including face paint.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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In a contentious bid, Frasers failed to rescue U.K. department store chain Debenhams in which Ashley held a stake.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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The legendary funk band does a special set of holiday hits on its latest tour.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
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The shorts target your core, legs, and thighs, and a silicone band at the waist helps keep everything secure.Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Cuffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuffs. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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