chine
Example Sentences
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Verdon Winkler employs multiple techniques, notably drypoint and chine collé, to produce gauzier, almost painterly images in what might be called a rainbow of grays.
From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2021
Sitting in the antique store was this piece, made out of papel de chine, newsprint, clay pot and ceramic head.
From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2019
Drop-waisted apron dresses in ivory and tan crepe de chine were layered over linen blouses, while slouchy trousers and shorts were paired with boxy button-down shirts.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2011
I buy things mostly in thrift stores, or people come backstage after shows and give me things, like a beautiful black crepe de chine vintage dress.
From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2010
Her first resort was a black crepe de chine dress which, according to the dressing table mirror, bestowed by means of clever cutting a certain severity of form.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
