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turtleneck

[tur-tl-nek] / ˈtɜr tlˌnɛk /


NOUN
shirt
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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

Enjoy how costume designer Heidi Bivens has put Johnson in another silver-buckled black leather belt similar to the one in his infamous, much-memed Y2K-era photo, the one with the turtleneck, chain jewelry and fanny pack.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 3, 2025

Rinsch, 47, was arrested Tuesday in West Hollywood and appeared later in federal court wearing shackles and a turtleneck sweater over jeans.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 19, 2025

No one picks a mesh turtleneck in a vacuum.

From Slate Dec. 14, 2024

He wore knee-high rubber boots, a rust-colored turtleneck Mama had knitted him, and a black skipper’s hat.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston

“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

He wore black turtlenecks, short-sleeved because it was summer, and kept a stubby, utterly earnest ponytail.

From Salon Nov. 23, 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

No more corduroys and turtlenecks for Nick Hall.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander




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