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tunic

[too-nik, tyoo-] / ˈtu nɪk, ˈtju- /


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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

With tunic silhouettes, collars, ruffles, plaid and stripes, the pieces are a new playful summer uniform.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

He also brought a wool tunic for first lady Melania Trump, handwoven on a loom with embroidery from Colombia’s indigenous southwest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026

W. H. Auden once wrote of a miserable Roman soldier guarding a cold, rain-soaked wall in northern Europe, mentioning "lice in my tunic and a cold in my nose."

From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2025

She pulls at the sleeve of her tunic.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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

Delpierre marvels at the thousands of garments, ranging from vests and tunics to dresses and leotards displayed in a large warehouse near Geneva.

From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026

Like the dancers, both Hawk and West wore Russian-inspired fur hats, tunics and baggy red pants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025

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

They look wealthy—their cart is painted, they’re dressed in brightly dyed tunics and gowns.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz


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