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tunic

[too-nik, tyoo-] / ˈtu nɪk, ˈtju- /


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Before the civil ceremony, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, “wearing the field-gray tunic of a Second World War Nazi officer, was not recognized” and prevented from entering the town hall, Norman wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

They focused on the Hungarian nationalist group Vitézi Rend, whose medal Gorka wore on a military tunic to Trump’s inaugural events.

From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026

And I had to wear a tunic, which I put into “Garden State.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026

He managed to get back two coral bead crowns and a tunic but it was only in 2021 that any significant repatriation of artefacts by Western universities and museums began.

From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026

His expensive royal clothes hadn’t survived any better—there were more tears and rips in his tunic than there were clean spots.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

Their 1998 “Stromboli” collection revolved around a Christian theme, a Marian procession, and dresses, tunics and blouses featuring Marian imagery.

From Salon ● May 17, 2026

It, too, is a trove of exemplary works, from exquisite Raphael drawings to groovy 1970s plastic radios; Coptic tunics to Alexander McQueen couture gowns; vividly hued Islamic tiles to a bunch of grand English beds.

From New York Times ● May 13, 2024

Criticism this year has centered on the dresses and tunics to be worn by the performers, styled to resemble ancient Greek columns.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 2024

She’s worn long, beaded earrings or necklaces, fringed shawls and tunics appliqued with Native symbols.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2024

He’s wearing another one of his loose-fitting tunics, this one navy blue, with black bottoms.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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