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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
Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2024
These are women who embraces a 1950s-style homemaker lifestyle replete with beautiful frocks, focusing on domestic duties like cooking, cleaning, and child-rearing while their husband works.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 19 Dec. 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
At the Los Angeles premiere, Erivo was a bright sight in a green latex Louis Vuitton dress as Grande looked dainty in a pale pink Thom Browne frock.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2024
These are women who embraces a 1950s-style homemaker lifestyle replete with beautiful frocks, focusing on domestic duties like cooking, cleaning, and child-rearing while their husband works.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 19 Dec. 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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The lavish ceremony, which was broadcast live on Canadian television, saw Dion walk in a luxurious Mirella and Steve Gentile gown and a Swarovski crystal headdress.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Navy cadets who stayed at the house during World World II were the first to report a ghostly woman in a white gown walking the hallways of the house, and further reports of strange happenings emerged in the 1970s during the house’s time as space for the music conservatory.Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
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The pieces on display vary from dark cloaks to Rick Owens–inspired lunar boots to one fat-ass matte black biker helmet.Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
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For an offshore man of mystery and ill repute, a diplomatic post is a protective cloak that brings with it varying degrees of immunity, not to mention an alternative passport to travel and transact with; a new identity untethered from the past; and a noble (honorable, even) foil.Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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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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They can be seen sporting colorful dresses and cowboy outfits echoing those of the seasoned performers.Amanda Lopez, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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Known for her approachable and casual style, Swift has also been known to hit the recording studio or meet up with friends in NYC in denim skirts, cutout off shorts and bib-front denim dresses.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Jan. 2025
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To show off her new look, Fox channeled ’90s menswear fashion in a colorful floral-print shirt with pointy lapels paired with a black tuxedo cape, matching baggy pants and chunky brown leather loafers.Renan Botelho, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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David Corenswet is the new guy in the red cape, Rachel Brosnahan plays ace journalist/love interest Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult co-stars as villainous Lex Luthor in an adventure that introduces Superman's best friend: Krypto the dog.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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The film is pretty funny, in part because Grand Theft Auto is set up for killing, and random people — or whatever the players decided to costume their avatars as — can wander through and shoot someone without malice or forethought.Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Reflecting on costuming the film, Phillips says working on the project was unlike any other she’s done so far.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Verlander attained free agency when his conditional player option for 2025 failed to vest.Newsweek, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Constitution specifies the power of the purse is vested in Congress.Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 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 22 Jan. 2025.
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