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as in gown
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
please get into your nicest frock and join us at the party
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as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
the man clutched his heavy frock as he made his way through the driving rain
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as in to jacket
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Recent Examples of frock
Hannah Malach, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
Hilton embraced romance with a beaded rosette frock by Oscar de la Renta, while Richie opted for a vampier leather gown by Proenza Schouler, complete with an open back.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 July 2024
Taking over Casa Cruz with her signature colorful and print-heavy flair, Ortiz ensured the swanky Upper East Side member’s club looked like a living, breathing campaign—with models and tastemakers frocked up in her creations holding court in every corner.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 14 June 2024
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Noun
Charli paired her wool frock with the French label’s L’Entracte slingback pumps in black satin crepe.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
Hilton embraced romance with a beaded rosette frock by Oscar de la Renta, while Richie opted for a vampier leather gown by Proenza Schouler, complete with an open back.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
Lively accessorized the Michael Kors frock with a beige sweater from her friend Gigi Hadid's cashmere brand, Guest In Residence.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 July 2024
Taking over Casa Cruz with her signature colorful and print-heavy flair, Ortiz ensured the swanky Upper East Side member’s club looked like a living, breathing campaign—with models and tastemakers frocked up in her creations holding court in every corner.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 14 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frock
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Dressed in a stunning white gown, the bride was filmed seated in the corner of the room, apparently unfazed, casually munching on a snack and keeping herself cool with a handheld electric fan.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, departed from her character's signature green in an elegant strapless black gown that featured a striking structured skirt.Jen Juneau, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Lisa’s nude Mugler dress draped over her head like a cloak.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
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The sapphic pop star arrived at the VMAs in a billowing floor length black dress and velvety green cloak, complete with a cross necklace.Quispe López, Them, 11 Sep. 2024
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Model Jacquelyn Jablonski wore a vintage Ralph Lauren jacket her mother had thrifted.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
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For example, why should law-making in modern society be jacketed by the standards of pre-industrial 18th century America?Robert J. Spitzer, Time, 6 June 2023
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As the ladies start filing into Sai’s dodgeball event in a various states of athletic dress, Brynn decides to spill the beans and tells Sai … and Jenna … and Racquel … and Ubah.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Paris, 26, appeared to be wearing a black dress and black boots, while Bigi, 22, sported a black suit with a white button-down shirt and tie.Jack Irvin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Incredibly the only sitcom on this list, NBC’s Powerless was a brave, brief foray into what still is wildly uncharted territory in cape comic TV shows.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The reality star sported an all-white ensemble which featured a deep V-neck dress paired with a glamorous cape.Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Big Brother can stuff those elf costumes into storage for the foreseeable future.Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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It’s believed people put out treats to appease these wandering spirits and masked and costumed themselves to confuse any evil Earth wanderers.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
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This must work hand-in-hand with a clear definition of the authorities vested in each member of the respective teams.Chris Kille, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Trump’s team claims that Congress never vested the attorney general with the power to appoint Smith.David French, The Mercury News, 18 July 2024
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Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 11 Aug. 2021
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The rapper has partnered with an unusually diverse array of brands to churn out everything from food to apparel to toys and more.Kim Bhasin, Bloomberg.com, 8 Oct. 2020
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“Frock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frock. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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