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tuxedo

[tuhk-see-doh] / tʌkˈsi doʊ /
NOUN
black tie
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


NOUN
dinner jacket
Synonyms




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But then I found a pet adoption company online and a photo of a tuxedo cat named Omelette caught my eye.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

Mickey RSVP’ed, showed up in a tuxedo and proposed with a ring pop.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

The MacArthur “genius grant” winner sparkled with sartorial edge as he strutted across the stage in a white tuxedo shirt to discuss his book “Emperor of Gladness.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026

Among the pieces available were a vintage chest, tables, and chair, antique mirrors, hand-knotted rugs, a striped fabric tuxedo sofa, upholstered wing back chairs, “lots of fun lamps and chandeliers,” and several leather chairs.

From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026

He looked like he was heading somewhere fancy in a hairy tuxedo.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate

But for grooms, adjusting tuxedos and suits for weight loss is much easier to do.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026

Sequined dresses mix with simple jeans, and tuxedos are sometimes worn with work boots.

From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026

He recalled donning tuxedos and carrying toy guns pretending to be James Bond on a European yacht vacation and soaring over the Serengeti in a hot air balloon during an East African safari.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2026

Mr Machin said the firm was looking forward to a profitable Christmas period, and said sales were going well of its much-loved rose mulled wine, and men's washable tuxedos.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025

While everyone else was dressed in gowns and tuxedos, Scythe Faraday did not allow Citra to dress up, “Lest you feel yourself a part of that world.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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