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Recent Examples of serape
Her house was very small but cheery and cozy, with crochet, flannel and serape coverings on the furniture and bright lemon-yellow cabinets in the kitchen.
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Helen Ouyang, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2023
This includes a cheeky copy of Bernie Sanders wearing a face mask at the presidential inauguration, except he’s wrapped in a colorful serape and there’s a large margarita on a table next to him.
—Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 22 June 2021
Nearby, a long table was draped in a Mexican serape and topped with platters of pan dulce, while next to it, two women pushed around sizzling pieces of chicken and beef on gas griddles.
—Cecilia Ballí, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2022
So in Lubbock, there's a Pancho Claus that wears a serape and a sombrero.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2021
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Helen Ouyang, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2023
This includes a cheeky copy of Bernie Sanders wearing a face mask at the presidential inauguration, except he’s wrapped in a colorful serape and there’s a large margarita on a table next to him.
—Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 22 June 2021
Nearby, a long table was draped in a Mexican serape and topped with platters of pan dulce, while next to it, two women pushed around sizzling pieces of chicken and beef on gas griddles.
—Cecilia Ballí, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2022
So in Lubbock, there's a Pancho Claus that wears a serape and a sombrero.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serape
Noun
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Each layer—from skirt to shawl—signals something: marital status, regional origin, season.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini and Miranda Lambert Added to the 2025 ACM Awards Performance Lineup The singer opted for a much edgier look that evening, wearing a plunging black Tamara Ralph mini dress with a floor grazing white satin shawl and black pumps to complete the outfit.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Photo: Getty Images At the start of the carpet, Jenner wore a dramatic black silk stole that wrapped around her opera-gloved arm and trailed behind her on the ground.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
6 May 2025
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In the photo, shot by Miles Diggs, pregnant Rihanna walks through the crowd of paparazzi under an umbrella holding a fur stole.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Now, 5000+ free walker capes have been given away, which spark conversation, connection, and community.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The sleeveless dress incorporated a large statement bow at the neckline and a flowing silhouette with coordinated sheer cape.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The goal is for students to build a device using bubble wrap, straws, or various other materials designed to hold an egg and keep it intact after being dropped from a substantial height—say, ten meters (nearly 33 feet).—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2025
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The wrap silhouette is flattering, and the V-neck is appropriate for day or night wear.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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“Serape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serape. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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