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clotheshorse

[klohz-hawrs, klohthz-] / ˈkloʊzˌhɔrs, ˈkloʊðz- /




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“He responds well to men’s clothing in particular. Marty is a clotheshorse himself.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 20, 2025

As flattering as that pale purple may be on her, she’s much happier to let her guests’ ensembles, especially noted clotheshorse Kim, in a sweeping chiffon skirt and little white gloves, provide the fashion credentials.

From Washington Post Apr. 26, 2023

As a clotheshorse, he had certain natural advantages, of course.

From New York Times Apr. 9, 2021

Sure, John David Washington’s wardrobe filled this clotheshorse with envy, but the awe I felt at the visual spectacle of Inception is completely missing here.

From Slate Dec. 28, 2020

He is a sophisticate, a weekend denizen of New York’s theater district, a clotheshorse.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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