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lapel

[luh-pel] / ləˈpɛl /








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In portraits in homes and classrooms, in photographs on the front page of the country’s main party newspaper, on lapel badges pinned over citizens’ hearts, Kim’s image became synonymous with the state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

In contrast, her meetings with Pierre, who designed many of her looks for the inauguration, focus on finer details - an eighth of a inch on a collar or the cut of a lapel.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

In Armani's refined yet relaxed collection, some men sported a tie pin on their jacket lapel, while male and female models wore matching sparkling brooches.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

His supporters wore lapel pins in the shape of a badge.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2025

It clung to his lapel, staring round-eyed at Lyra.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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