nightie

variants or nighty

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of nightie The Italian designer’s collection, which turned out to be her swan song, focused on elevating simple silhouettes with romantic flourishes, like the mauve-gray nightie seen here with macramé lace. Ari Stark, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 On the other end of the style spectrum, a sense of playfulness and granny chic aesthetic permeated the market, with Victorian-esque blouses, brassieres, and retro nighties getting the spotlight. Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 2025 After the narrator steals a nightie from the laundry room and asks Robbie to wear it, the affair’s power dynamic shifts. Grace Byron, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025 Boyd remembers hosting pajama party sales events at his stores where customers would show up in outrageous sleepwear — see-through nighties and G-strings. Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for nightie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightie
Noun
  • The image became so indelible that the negligee Simon wore was included in her exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame when she was inducted in 2022.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025
  • Her long, glossy tresses cascaded down over a lace negligee that hugged her figure. . . .
    Roland High, New Yorker, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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

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“Nightie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightie. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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