How to Use bow tie in a Sentence

bow tie

noun
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  • Perch the gang on a bench or ledge and add top hats and bow ties.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Biden sat for his treat, and Grant removed the rings from the dog’s bow tie.
    — Philly.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • For the bow tie knot, wrap a 2-inch strip around the cinched center; glue ends.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Nick, on the other hand, donned a silky navy blue suit and bow tie.
    — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Feb. 2019
  • Kent’s bow tie and three-piece suit seemed straight out of the Truman era.
    — Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2019
  • There was King in a blue suit and bow tie, chomping on a cigar.
    — Matthew Allan, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2023
  • Daemion, in a bow tie, stuck close to his mom and cuddled a white dog.
    — Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The bow ties were as distinct as the people who wore them.
    — Katherine Fitzgerald, azcentral, 8 Oct. 2019
  • Inside, Aris wore a dark suit and a bright green bow tie.
    — Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2019
  • The groom donned a classic black tuxedo and a dark green bow tie.
    — Jenny Block, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2020
  • Sanusi replaced the bow tie with ornate robes and hats and canes.
    — Kevin Sieff, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2018
  • Just look at the referee, in his starched shirt and bow tie.
    — Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 18 Nov. 2021
  • At the same time, a lone man, clean-cut, with a red bow tie, walked down the aisle as if heading for the stage.
    — Les Payne, The New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2020
  • The sellers wore white uniforms with black shoes, a red bow tie and a change belt.
    — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 17 June 2024
  • There’s a strange scene in the pilot where a guy in a bow tie makes Earn take a bite of his sandwich.
    — Interview By Molly Lambert, New York Times, 22 May 2018
  • Three buttons, a bow tie, and a tuxedo swell over a round white chest.
    — Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2019
  • The sea goat won’t be able to resist the amazing cameo brooch and bow tie collar.
    — Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
  • The mom-of-two stunned in a plunging red dress, while the 50 First Dates star looked handsome in a black suit and bow tie.
    — Adrianna C. Freedman, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023
  • The hot pink croc sports a sparkly bowler hat and oversized bow tie and has bright lime eyes.
    — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2020
  • Hugo looked dapper in a white collar with a black bow tie.
    — Shannon Sims, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Brendan kept things classic in a black tux and bow tie.
    — Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 11 June 2022
  • Other styles include the bow tie, the bolo tie, and the Windsor knot.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Dec. 2021
  • Oscar, a 7-year-old French bulldog dressed in a bow tie, was the best man and tagged alongside the groom.
    — Alix Strauss, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Gere, 74, was dressed to impress in a classic black tux, white dress shirt, and black bow tie.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
  • Green suit jacket and matching shorts, with a black bow tie.
    — Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Cooper, on the other hand, looked dapper in a white suit and black bow tie.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Jan. 2019
  • The Kevin Germanier creation featured big cutouts at the abdomen and a bold bow tied at the waist.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Dec. 2019
  • His daughter wore a white, one-shoulder dress; his son-in-law, a black bow tie.
    — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 17 July 2023
  • On the groom’s side, Garrett gets a chance to spend some time with Taylor’s dad, who helps him with his bow tie.
    — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
  • The singer appeared at an event in Miami in a khaki trench coat over a white ensemble with a black bow tie.
    — Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024

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