peekaboo

adjective

Definition of peekaboonext
as in diaphanous

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Recent Examples of peekaboo Take a spin around the new garden in a two-toned ribbed Staud dress and some peekaboo flats from Cult Gaia (the better to climb all those steps!). — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 29 May 2021 Certainly not any of the thousands of people who've tried one of Amazon's best-selling one-piece bathing suits: a monokini with crisscross straps and a peekaboo waist that comes in dozens of colors and prints. — Christie Calucchia, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2021 And like Lipa, another animal had a peekaboo moment: a beautiful horse. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2020 Crochet has the ability to choose loop sizes, meaning that the classic technique can be morphed into something that has more of a saucy, peekaboo effect. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2020 See All Example Sentences for peekaboo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peekaboo
  1. diaphanous
  2. sheer
  3. transparent
  4. filmy
  5. gauzy
  6. see-through
  7. gossamer
  8. dainty
Adjective
  • The collection, fusing exaggerated silhouettes and structured romanticism with a touch of Moroccan-esque opulence — opens with diaphanous pieces in soft creams and peaches that diffuse light and create fluid movement.
    — Angela Lei, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • If Zendaya-as-Felicia wants to feel more the fantasy beyond the swamp, there’s always the brocade and silks of Rodarte and the diaphanous, gathered cream layered gowns of Jonathan Simkhai, wispy Ann Demeulemeester dresses and suits, and Molly Goddard’s tulle creations.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of diaphanous
Adjective
  • This semi sheer curtain panel is an ideal solution for anyone who’s looking to filter in light without sacrificing privacy.
    — Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The film captures the sheer physical toll of the journey, with men battling not just the elements but each other, as fear and desperation set in.
    — Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • Share real patient success stories, be transparent about treatments and educate without the hard sell.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • This does not mean Android is shedding its open source roots, but the process won't be as transparent.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • The touch screen was desensitized with a filmy layer of grease, the cumulative tapping of many dirty hands.
    — Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The soap combines with the minerals in the water to leave a filmy residue on your hands.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
Definition of filmy
Adjective
  • Bridges were needed not just to fulfill a gauzy City Beautiful dream, but for practical reasons.
    — Gary Kamiya, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Mar. 2022
  • Having grown up working in his mother’s Los Angeles hair salon, Bradford adopted a primary artmaking material that is not paint, but rather small gauzy papers used to curl hair.
    — Matthew Bourbon, Dallas News, 22 Apr. 2020
Definition of gauzy
Adjective
  • The non-drying, see-through patches are packed with hydrocolloids to draw out gunk from your blemishes and keep you from picking, pinching, and making every aspect of your breakout 100 times worse.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The Australian entrepreneur and model shocked fans with her nearly nude, see-through dress.
    — Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of see-through
Adjective
  • No matter how far-fetched the premise or gossamer-thin the story, the musical invites (compels) us to go along with its essential surrealism, to travel to that dream space where everyday life suddenly moves and sounds deliriously out of this world.
    — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 7 May 2020
  • For her label Anissa Aida, designer Anissa Meddeb, who lives in the capital, makes gossamer silk blouses evoking the striped motif of handwoven fouta towels and voluminous coats inspired by the burnoose cloaks worn by Berbers.
    — Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2020
Definition of gossamer
Adjective
  • One is a dog, one is a daintier version of Reynolds himself, one is a Lady Deadpool, and another is emblazoned with the green colors and red dragon of the Welsh flag.
    — Christian Holub, EW.com, 29 July 2024
  • This Diamond Initial Necklace from Sarah O is dainty, beautiful, sparkly, and pairs super well with other pieces.
    — Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 10 Jan. 2024
Definition of dainty

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