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Recent Examples of mantilla
Some women donned a mantilla, a veil that typically signifies more traditionalist Catholic belief and practice.
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Princess Charlene, Queen Letizia, Queen Mathilde and Princess Sophie notably had their heads covered with mantillas that matched their outfits at Pope Leo's inauguration mass, while Grand Duchess Maria Teresa skipped the accessory.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 May 2025
Women are largely expected to wear a matching mantilla, a lace veil, while in the pope’s presence.
—Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 18 May 2025
Kennedy also wore a black dress and black lace mantilla when meeting Pope John XXIII in 1962.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Another first lady also chose a mantilla, Melania Trump.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025
For more of a European flair, there’s the mantilla veil.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024
Weirdest Head Gear Lana Del Rey, wearing an Alexander McQueen gown, was topped by a thorn of crowns or Spanish mantilla — or maybe both.
—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
In his subsequent speech from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica — where, on a blustery day, his white mantilla lifted up behind him at times — Francis delved into the two conflicts about which his comments have stirred the most controversy: Ukraine and Gaza.
—Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Princess Charlene, Queen Letizia, Queen Mathilde and Princess Sophie notably had their heads covered with mantillas that matched their outfits at Pope Leo's inauguration mass, while Grand Duchess Maria Teresa skipped the accessory.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 May 2025
Women are largely expected to wear a matching mantilla, a lace veil, while in the pope’s presence.
—Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 18 May 2025
Kennedy also wore a black dress and black lace mantilla when meeting Pope John XXIII in 1962.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Another first lady also chose a mantilla, Melania Trump.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025
For more of a European flair, there’s the mantilla veil.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024
Weirdest Head Gear Lana Del Rey, wearing an Alexander McQueen gown, was topped by a thorn of crowns or Spanish mantilla — or maybe both.
—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
In his subsequent speech from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica — where, on a blustery day, his white mantilla lifted up behind him at times — Francis delved into the two conflicts about which his comments have stirred the most controversy: Ukraine and Gaza.
—Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mantilla
handkerchief
Noun
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The Matrix star put a twist on his ensemble by adding a white handkerchief in the suit pocket.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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Foulards With Flair Wear one in your hair, around your neck, as a pareo, a little handkerchief top, knotted around a bag strap, or as a belt around the waist of skirts and dresses.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
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“Mantilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantilla. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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