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as in nighty
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Recent Examples of negligee
Those who didn’t want to go the sheer route—like Rihanna, Lisa, Tyla, and Addison Rae—instead opted for lingerie-like looks, taking their negligees from the bedrooms to the streets.
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Irene Kim, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Unlike the formal period clothing worn by the heroine in Lugosi’s film, Tovar was made to wear a negligee, instilling an impression that Latinas and Latino audiences have looser morals than their English-language counterparts, Morales said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
According to the museum, many of the works have never been exhibited or seen outside the archives, including the corset of an 19th-century Parisian fashion plate, a 1938 Elsa Schiaparelli evening look, actress Mae West’s 1940s negligees and a 1952 cocktail dress by Christian Dior.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 14 Aug. 2024
Nigerian actress Temi Otedola oozed the mystery of a film noir femme fatale in a floor-length black coat, tightly cinched with the lacy hint of a negligee peeking out beneath.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2024
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Irene Kim, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Unlike the formal period clothing worn by the heroine in Lugosi’s film, Tovar was made to wear a negligee, instilling an impression that Latinas and Latino audiences have looser morals than their English-language counterparts, Morales said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
According to the museum, many of the works have never been exhibited or seen outside the archives, including the corset of an 19th-century Parisian fashion plate, a 1938 Elsa Schiaparelli evening look, actress Mae West’s 1940s negligees and a 1952 cocktail dress by Christian Dior.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 14 Aug. 2024
Nigerian actress Temi Otedola oozed the mystery of a film noir femme fatale in a floor-length black coat, tightly cinched with the lacy hint of a negligee peeking out beneath.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligee
Noun
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The Bali Comfort Revolution Wireless Bra has become a mainstay in shoppers’ lingerie drawers and has earned more than 15,400 five-star ratings.—
Alyssa Brascia,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Victoria’s Secret is best known as a lingerie retailer, but in recent years has added beauty products, fragrance and lounge wear to its offering.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Easy Dresses Luxe white slips and nighties abound, but practically speaking, a simpler design will serve you best on the big day.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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But as the chase goes on, Mari takes off many of her layers, including her footwear; she’s left in just the nightie and Jackie’s necklace, which Shauna had fastened around her neck moments before.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Negligee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligee. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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