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Recent Examples of handkerchief
Wearing a handkerchief around his neck, Wren displays his cropped curls, smiling and showing his little teeth.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
In addition to acting and directing, Hanks also had a line of stylish handkerchiefs, but the business shut down in December 2022.
—John Russell, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
The highlight is a dancing pocket handkerchief who is a better dancer than Justin Timberlake.
—April Wallace, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
When Dench’s character, a vivacious lady novelist, urges her to breathe deeply the Tuscan air, Smith gives a feeble attempt and immediately applies a handkerchief to her face in disgust.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2024
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
In addition to acting and directing, Hanks also had a line of stylish handkerchiefs, but the business shut down in December 2022.
—John Russell, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
The highlight is a dancing pocket handkerchief who is a better dancer than Justin Timberlake.
—April Wallace, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
When Dench’s character, a vivacious lady novelist, urges her to breathe deeply the Tuscan air, Smith gives a feeble attempt and immediately applies a handkerchief to her face in disgust.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handkerchief
Noun
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Straight teeth and sandy hair, Izod T-shirts and madras skirts and boat shoes.Christian Livermore, Longreads, 11 Oct. 2022
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Standalone cotton twill, madras, linen, rayon and poplin are light, airy and breathable—and therefore should be avoided at all costs.Barry Samaha, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2023
Noun
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Brown prefers using a white cloth towel that is free of dye.Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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Avoid sharing personal items: Don't share towels, cosmetics, or clothing.Cristina Mutchler, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Her ultimate redemption is the memoir itself — proof that the story of her life is good and big enough to belong in a book, not on a cocktail napkin.Amanda Hess, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this year, for example, a napkin outlining his first FC Barcelona contract was expected to fetch more than $380,000.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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At his home on Wednesday, Matsuura remained focused on his desperate task, dressed all in black with nothing but a black bandanna to filter the noxious air.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Plus, the bandanna can be used over and over again beyond just Halloween.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Handkerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handkerchief. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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