How to Use cardigan in a Sentence

cardigan

noun
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  • The red cardigan adds a bold pop or can be draped for a chic vibe.
    — Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Gone is the suit, replaced with a cardigan and a knit beanie.
    — Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Button up the cardigan and put 2 points in the win column.
    — Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Dec. 2022
  • And, in our opinion, the chunkier the cardigan, the better.
    — Eva Thomas, PEOPLE.com, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Her tan cardigan and Calvin Klein jeans were streaked with dirt.
    — New York Times, 15 Dec. 2021
  • Don't want to spend $100-plus on the Barefoot Dreams cardigan?
    — Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2020
  • In the pocket of the sweater, which may have been a cardigan, was a bottle of TJ Swann wine.
    — Andrea Cavallier, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2021
  • Pay homage to the era with a simple cardigan and t-shirt for a chic, yet edgy vibe.
    — Alicia Banilivy, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Mar. 2023
  • So, the boy donned a jean skirt, white shirt, pink cardigan sweater and a blonde wig and picked the name Jenna.
    — Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
  • Think of it like a more polished version of the cardigan.
    — Marykate Boylan, Town & Country, 23 Nov. 2020
  • The cardigan was custom-made with a blend of mohair and wool.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Men can opt for a zip-front version of the same cardigan to get their cozy on while at sea.
    — Brittany Chrusciel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2023
  • There are more than two dozen colors to choose from with this cardigan.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • But both the cardigan and bra are back now, and so is Holmes with a more low-key, but equally cool way of styling the knit.
    — Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Asked for a favorite piece, Paul points to the patch pocket ribbed cardigan.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Wrap up in your warmest cardigan and let the binge begin.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Nov. 2020
  • Layer this retro cardigan with a creamy ribbed turtleneck for nights by the fire.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Dec. 2022
  • There are 12 shades of the cardigan to choose from, including a basic black and a soft pink.
    — Lauren Rearick, PEOPLE.com, 19 Aug. 2021
  • She’ll be carried away by this luxe and crazy-soft wool cardigan.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Only Net-a-Porter has the viral cardigan on sale right now.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 June 2023
  • Dan Aykroyd, comfy in a cardigan, wants to use it to top his pudding.
    — The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Jolie wore a white t-shirt, with a black cardigan over the top, layered with a black jacket.
    — Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Dec. 2020
  • The cardigan styling means it can be worn open over loungewear or closed with the removable tie belt.
    — Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 15 Nov. 2022
  • The shirt would be a great layering piece to wear with sweaters or cardigans when the weather starts to cool down.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The pink ballet cardigan Abela wears for a scene in which Amy and Blake break up in a pool hall belonged to the singer, Williams said.
    — Simran Hans, New York Times, 16 May 2024
  • Scarlett cardigan from the brand Khaite—an item in which Katie Holmes has been photographed.
    — Chavie Lieber, WSJ, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The Blvck cardigan is the first of its kind in Blvck Paris’ women's wear offering.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2021
  • This jacket is like the love child of a hooded soft-shell vest and a cashmere cardigan.
    — The Editors, Outside Online, 2 July 2022
  • London was dressed in a tutu and cardigan with white stockings and pink sneakers.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
  • This season’s sweater trends include cardigans, sporty styles, and sweaters with scarves attached.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025

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