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turtleneck

[tur-tl-nek] / ˈtɜr tlˌnɛk /


NOUN
shirt
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While Jobs favored theatrical flair and his iconic black turtleneck, Cook keeps more of an everyman profile.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026

He quickly left Memphis for Chicago after the assassination and arranged various television appearances still wearing a turtleneck allegedly stained with King’s blood.

From Salon ● Feb. 17, 2026

“This brief fashion phase contrasted sharply with the minimalist black turtleneck and jeans that would later define his public image,” a description of the item states.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026

No one picks a mesh turtleneck in a vacuum.

From Slate ● Dec. 14, 2024

She doesn’t have an Adam’s apple—oh, wait, she’s wearing a turtleneck.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini

“We got turtlenecks with the Chargers insignia on them,” Rogan recalled.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

His sweaters and dark turtlenecks added to his reputation as a reclusive oracle of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Initially, Joyce’s mock turtlenecks and hairspray-stiff wigs, combined with the featherlight, Zelda Rubenstein-esque voice Wever is putting on, seem like another car crashing into a pile-up.

From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2025

As well as her acting achievements, Keaton was known for her trademark style, and favoured wearing turtlenecks, hats and thick-rimmed eyeglasses.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025

They were more of women in turtlenecks petting my hair.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson




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