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Recent Examples of braid
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
The mozzarella has not changed: Chubby braids and bocconcini bathe in hotel pans of opaque brine, awaiting introduction to a new generation of hoagie fans.
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Adam Erace,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Styles like feed-in braids, braided top knots, and cornrow bobs can create the illusion of fullness without stressing fragile strands.
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Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Noun
Her waist-length braids were styled in a half-updo.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
The mozzarella has not changed: Chubby braids and bocconcini bathe in hotel pans of opaque brine, awaiting introduction to a new generation of hoagie fans.
—
Adam Erace,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
Verb
Instead, pleasures are always braided.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Styles like feed-in braids, braided top knots, and cornrow bobs can create the illusion of fullness without stressing fragile strands.
—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for braid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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The delicate skirt skimmed her frame in weightless mesh, finished with floral lace appliqués and a silk charmeuse waistband that offered just enough coverage while maintaining the airy feel.
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Style a semisheer shirt for date night by throwing it over a lace bra.
Verb
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The Prince and Princess of Wales' daughter has also previously sported smaller ribbons or had her hair plaited back in braids when she's worn her hair this way, and her oversize bow at Trooping matched her white outfit.
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One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms.
Noun
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Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere.
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The Continental brigantine Andrew Doria arrived carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence and flying the Continental Colors – the predecessor of the stars and stripes.
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Experienced vine dressers weave the canes into basket-like forms that rest close to the island’s volcanic soil, protecting grapes from wind and harsh conditions.
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Wingate weaves this historical horror with a modern-day mystery, illustrating the lasting trauma of children stolen for profit and the unbreakable bond of blood.
Noun
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The hair at the crown and sides is meticulously slicked back, not a flyaway in sight, creating a sleek foundation that lets the intricate braiding take center stage.
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By concentrating the braiding on one side and allowing the rest to fall freely, this style creates the illusion of density without the tension or heaviness of longer plaits.
Verb
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The bonds had been issued, the land had been platted.
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Armstrong was surveyed and platted in 1871 by a representative of the Kansas Pacific Railway Company.
Noun
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The silhouette featured an almond toe, moderate block heel and leg-hugged shaft with corset-set like lacing along it.
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These ivory leather chairs get their name from the delicate corset lacing that runs up the back—a subtle touch of coquette style.
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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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