taffeta

Example Sentences

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Imagine the ghostly rustling of silk taffeta, the clinking of giant paillettes, brought back to life by scientists and engineers.

From New York Times • May 9, 2024

Wrapped in light pink taffeta, Ariana Grande presented an award in a statement look.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

I was like, "Here's her entrance in this crazy taffeta hooded cape that sweeps in."

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2024

Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery unveiled Winfrey’s portrait, painted by Chicago-based artist Shawn Michael Warren, which featured Winfrey in a purple taffeta gown surrounded by lush greenery at her California home.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2023

Soon as we got to Grandpa’s from the cemetery, Mama took Mary Toy’s taffeta dress off and stuck her head in the wash basin on the back porch.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns