taffeta

Example Sentences

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Imagine the ghostly rustling of silk taffeta, the clinking of giant paillettes, brought back to life by scientists and engineers.

From New York Times • May 9, 2024

I was like, "Here's her entrance in this crazy taffeta hooded cape that sweeps in."

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2024

Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery unveiled Winfrey’s portrait, painted by Chicago-based artist Shawn Michael Warren, which featured Winfrey in a purple taffeta gown surrounded by lush greenery at her California home.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2023

Sir Grayson had the honour bestowed on him on Wednesday while wearing a "burgundy taffeta" dress, inspired by the coronation of King Charles III.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2023

I stepped away and let the green taffeta fall from my fingertips.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan