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Recent Examples of obi Now, with two years under its obi, Lin is ready to celebrate Orlando-style with a series of chef collaborations this week. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2024 Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder experimented with colors and patterns in this Manhattan triplex, starting with the bed frame in the primary bedroom, which mixes Holland & Sherry textiles with vintage Japanese obi. Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 6 Dec. 2022 At Van Cleef & Arpels, some of these were modeled on inro, the small boxes of wood, leather, metal, ivory or paper that Japanese men hung from their obi (kimonos have no pockets) to carry tobacco or medicinal herbs. New York Times, 11 Feb. 2021 Japanese men traditionally used an inrō, a basket worn suspended from an obi or sash, to carry small items including medicine. Peter Saenger, WSJ, 13 Nov. 2020 Kimonos are worn with the left side wrapped over the right and secured with an obi, or sash, around the waist. The Economist, 2 Mar. 2020 Susuru has just two omakase events under its obi at this point. Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 7 Oct. 2019 From its oversized shoulder pads tucked into high-waisted harem pants and cinched with a leather obi belt adorned with the famous LV logo, Stone’s daring outfit worked with the event’s theme of fashion innovation. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 6 June 2018 The costume costs $49.99 and includes hair sticks, a kimono, a skirt, and an obi — a sash often worn with traditional Japanese clothing. Mekita Rivas, Allure, 3 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obi
Noun
  • The company is planning a series of pop-up shops where licensed products will be showcased and personalized gifts, ribbon machines, coffee or hot chocolate carts will be offered to create a holiday atmosphere.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The Charlotte Knights will replace their main scoreboard and upgrade their video board and ribbon boards this winter for $4.4M. (CBJ) ⛸️ Camp North End's outdoor ice skating rink returns Friday Nov. 22 and the Mistletoe Market will be on Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21.
    Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • From Scottsdale, Arizona, to Birmingham in Michigan and Birmingham in Alabama, women are wearing jewels on satin cords, bindings of silk and braid, doing sashes bandolier style.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2024
  • Today, members of the Sac and Fox Nation travel to the museum to experience their culture firsthand, embodied by the intricate, vibrant beadwork that adorns the bandolier bag.
    Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Noun
  • Seek and Give Feedback Another key aspect of application is the feedback loop.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The great American film-noir freak show runs on a loop.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Take inspiration from Beyoncé’s album cover art, music videos or new Levi’s campaign and create an ensemble full of denim and leather, accessorising with statement cowboy boots, star motifs and a customised sash.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024
  • While elements like window sash lifts and solid brass switch plates may have been discarded over the course of renovations, adding these pieces back in gives a space a sense of intentional design.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2024

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“Obi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obi. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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