as in sundress
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of kimono
The designs were majestic too—think long kimonos, body-con pieces, and turtle neck capes.
—
Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
As expected from the brand, beds and towels are luxuriously plush, and cushy robes and in-room kimonos are de rigueur here.
—Laura Ratliff, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Driven by a fascination with the traditional Japanese kimono, the brand explores the creative possibilities of upcycling kimonos into modern Western-style clothing.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
His inspirations for that season at the former house were, by turns, ’30s silhouettes, antique kimonos, and the undead, which translated into a series of obi jackets, crucifix necklaces, and lace-up sandals on the runway.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for kimono 
Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
As expected from the brand, beds and towels are luxuriously plush, and cushy robes and in-room kimonos are de rigueur here.
—Laura Ratliff, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Driven by a fascination with the traditional Japanese kimono, the brand explores the creative possibilities of upcycling kimonos into modern Western-style clothing.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
His inspirations for that season at the former house were, by turns, ’30s silhouettes, antique kimonos, and the undead, which translated into a series of obi jackets, crucifix necklaces, and lace-up sandals on the runway.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for kimono
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kimono
Noun
-
Summer’s mojito and sundress isn’t this month’s chunky knit sweater or sip-worthy cocktail.—
Patrice J. Williams,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
-
Wear them with a maxi dress like Vergara, go for a more casual look with a tank and denim shorts, or take them from day to night with a ruffled sundress.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
Peoplemag,
15 Aug. 2024
Noun
-
Spoil your sweetheart with a lacy chemise or a comfy thong that’s crotchless for some easy-access fun.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2025
-
The boutique also designs its own gorgeous bras, thongs, chemises, and sleepwear under the Journelle Collection label.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The black, silky sheath can easily stand on its own with minimal accessorizing or can be dressed up with some sparkly jewelry.—
Rachel Sylvester,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2025
-
One was made by sliding a ring cut from a plastic bottle around an RPG warhead, filling this makeshift collar with quarter-inch stainless-steel ball bearings and sealing them against the warhead’s sheath with an electric heat gun.—
C.J. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Her dress had dotted mesh sleeves, which were completely sheer compared to the rest of the minidress, featuring a black lining underneath.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
-
Paris Jackson Paris Jackson elevated her black sheer minidress with a pair of Celine monogrammed tights and a small bag.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The workshop produced shirtwaists, Edwardian-style women’s blouses that were, by then, going out of style.—
Fiona Alison Duncan,
ARTnews.com,
30 Dec. 2024
-
But rather than an imitation of life as it was depicted in Sirk’s films, all mannered transatlantic speech and swishing shirtwaist dresses, Moore takes the assignment dead seriously.—
IndieWire Staff,
IndieWire,
13 Aug. 2024
Noun
-
Eight days after Hathaway wore her shirtdress, Gap made a version of it available for $158.—
Irina Aleksander,
Vogue,
11 Dec. 2024
-
Yesterday, on a particularly brisk day in New York, Holmes paired the bag with a black reversible faux fur coat from Stand Studio worn over a long white shirtdress, a black turtleneck, and black leather boots.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
2 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The singer hosted the European Music Awards in everything from a hair-raising strapless strapless dress to a sheer hooded muumuu and Kiki boots.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
-
In a second Instagram post from the event, Jennifer Lopez is pictured with musician Sia, who wears a brightly colored and chaotically patterned muumuu with equally vibrant sneakers and a voluminous floral headdress.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
4 Oct. 2023
Noun
-
Sometimes it’s called a housedress.—
Rachel King,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2020
-
My answer: the housedress.—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
WSJ,
9 June 2020
Thesaurus Entries Near kimono
Cite this Entry
“Kimono.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kimono. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share