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as in dress
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
a shopping trip for the express purpose of finding the perfect gown for the wedding
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as in pajamas
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
answered the front door still dressed in the gown that she had been sleeping in
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as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a Renaissance portrait of a queen gowned in exotic silks and satins
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Recent Examples of gown
Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
You will be guided to a patient changing area, where you will be given a gown to change into.
—Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
This gown which was created in a light green hue was designed with hundreds of tiny gems throughout.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
Equally as head turning, was Kylie Jenner in her spiked-skirt gown by Haider Ackermann for Jean Paul Gaultier, which first debuted on the spring 2023 couture runway.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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Adele donned a sweeping black gown with a portrait neckline, embellished with glistening black baubles, her hair long and loose.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
You will be guided to a patient changing area, where you will be given a gown to change into.
—Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
This gown which was created in a light green hue was designed with hundreds of tiny gems throughout.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
Equally as head turning, was Kylie Jenner in her spiked-skirt gown by Haider Ackermann for Jean Paul Gaultier, which first debuted on the spring 2023 couture runway.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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As the ladies start filing into Sai’s dodgeball event in a various states of athletic dress, Brynn decides to spill the beans and tells Sai … and Jenna … and Racquel … and Ubah.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Paris, 26, appeared to be wearing a black dress and black boots, while Bigi, 22, sported a black suit with a white button-down shirt and tie.Jack Irvin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the hour-long spectacle, Slate — clad in tuxedo shorts and a bow tie — once again proves that no one does quirky like her.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even at 31, clad in saggy suit pants, Kirk has the affect of an eager college conservative.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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For an extra soft experience, get a 100% cotton nightgown from Lake Pajamas.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Jenn leaves the Fantasy Suite wearing an L.L.Bean 100 percent Pima cotton nightgown and Wicked Good slippers.Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2024
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Big Brother can stuff those elf costumes into storage for the foreseeable future.Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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It’s believed people put out treats to appease these wandering spirits and masked and costumed themselves to confuse any evil Earth wanderers.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
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With my hair one day past acceptably unwashed and my weird nightdress.EW.com, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2023
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This modest short-sleeve nightdress features wide arm and neck holes for a comfortably loose fit.Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2023
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An 1895 book by Thomas Chamberlin, an officer in the regiment that guarded Lincoln, also mentioned the sleeping arrangement, and that Derickson would wear Lincoln’s nightshirts.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
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And a history of the regiment that protected Lincoln says that in Mary Todd Lincoln’s absence, Derickson slept in the same bed as Lincoln, in the President’s nightshirt.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
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Masa’s valet Kato-san glided into the room, attired assassin-like in black suit, white shirt and skinny black tie, and offered a pour from an open bottle of Riesling.Alok Sama, Fortune Asia, 17 Sep. 2024
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Will attire as a symbol of leadership have an impact on Millennials and Gen-Xers?Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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The singer stepped out in an all-white lingerie ensemble reminiscent of Madonna's 1984 VMAs performance, and the Queen of Pop's iconic 2003 recreation of the moment with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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How to Shop the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show can be shopped live online at the lingerie and loungewear company’s website and on Amazon, including through the e-commerce giant’s app.Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gown. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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