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polka-dot

[poh-kuh] / ˈpoʊ kə /


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Phillips: The polka-dot shirt has a life of its own.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

But her poise and glamour — and, perhaps, the polka-dot ballet costume she sometimes wore — helped her break out.

From New York Times • May 19, 2024

Niewiadoma won the best climber’s polka-dot jersey while Kopecky collected the green jersey for best sprinter.

From Washington Times • Jul. 30, 2023

A film and text on the wall give context, like Kusama’s experience with mental illness, that help you understand that the polka-dot painting and sculpture you see are part of her “art medicine.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023

Shortly after dinner, Harriet returned, wearing an orange raincoat and polka-dot boots.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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