waistcoat
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The composer Carl Friedrich Abel, a beloved friend of the artist, is shown in a shimmering gold waistcoat that reveals nothing of his financial troubles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
In a reimagining of the 1973 track's original video, Delevingne dons oversized glasses and a colourful waistcoat – striking an uncanny resemblance to the music legend.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024
A beige T-shirt and waistcoat ensemble looked red carpet-ready with its chicly pleated, arrow-thin assorted tie.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2024
About 12 feet tall, this creature will hold a pocket watch and have fur made of cream-colored Sedum foliage, a waistcoat of yellowy-green Sedum and a maroon jacket of Alternanthera leaves.
From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2024
“Quite right, we’re operating to a very tight schedule,” said Dedalus, nodding at his watch and tucking it back into his waistcoat.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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