merry widow

Example Sentences

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She styled the tailored look with a headpiece featuring a crinoline base with a layer of tulle and merry widow veiling, adorned with a ribbon bow.

From Washington Times • May 6, 2023

She styled the tailored look with a headpiece featuring a crinoline base with a layer of tulle and merry widow veiling, adorned with a Petersham ribbon bow.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2023

The hero, Anthony Cade, is an old Africa hand who finds himself helping the young, lively and, indeed, merry widow Virginia Revel.

From Washington Post • Apr. 19, 2023

The merry widow added gaiety to his life, and he was as smitten as a teenage schoolboy.

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2023

"I think your description of Mrs. Halton as the merry widow is a particularly unfortunate one," remarked Lindfield.

From Daisy's Aunt by Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic)