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Recent Examples of couture
Nestled within the storied walls of a 17th-century palazzo, this exclusive seven-suite sanctuary embodies the very soul of Fendi’s aesthetic, a showcase of couture, craftsmanship, and contemporary Italian sophistication.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2025
Rampling’s character, meanwhile, makes the most of the couture tailoring in a burgundy shirtdress that was based on a YSL jumpsuit design.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 29 Dec. 2025
Couture week is all about extravagance, and Cardi B understod the assignment while attending the fall 2025 Schiaparelli couture show in Paris.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2025
On Women's Cloud 5 Sneakers With more than 1,000 pairs purchased in the last month, the On Cloud 5 is far from couture.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couture
Noun
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Shirt dresses embody the preppy trend, combining crisp tailoring with effortless, throw-on ease.—
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Plus, with both petite and short inseam options, they are designed to fit right off the rack with no tailoring required.—
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Sale speculation has surrounded Puma since last September, and there’s been no shortage on who could be buyers for the German sportswear brand.—
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Its bra sizes range from 30–46 in bands and A–H in cups (up to 46DDD/42H), while loungewear, sleepwear, sportswear and underwear range from XS–4XL.—
Noun
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The brand makes outerwear that’s luxuriously stylish, but practical, too.—
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Put your out-of-season coats and extra outerwear in the coat closet instead.—
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Typically more compact and traditionally (but not definitively) armless, side chairs can easily join an existing ensemble of furniture in several rooms, points out Lara Apelian, principal and founder of Lara Apelian Studio.—
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Long before audiences saw Glinda’s dazzling pink dresses or Elphaba’s dramatic layered ensembles on the big screen, Paul Tazewell was imagining how silhouette, color and texture would bring the witches of Oz to life.—
Noun
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Even better, loungewear lovers can buy two Active and AirEssentials garments and get 15 percent off their purchase.—
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You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.—
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Her Florence by Mills fashion brand also serves as an extension of her personal style with inclusive ready-to-wear, loungewear, activewear and intimates rooted in self-confidence, optimism and comfort, with prices ranging from $8 to $85.—
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Along with its beloved activewear and comfortable shapewear, Spanx has options for every occasion that are just as enjoyable as your go-to lounge essentials.—
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Ariana Grande and Jennifer Lawrence cast a spell over us with whimsical frocks from Vivienne Westwood and Givenchy, respectively, while fellow nominees Elle Fanning and Teyana Taylor upped the ante with over-the-top attire.—
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The gray low-cut frock had sheer black lace from the knees down.—
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“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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