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tuxedo

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


NOUN
dinner jacket
Synonyms




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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

“Guys, thank you for coming to my midlife crisis,” said Eric André, standing on a podium in front of the Colburn Orchestra in a black tuxedo with tails and wielding a baton.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

A. On the spectrum from tuxedo to sweats, I’ll be closer to the latter because I’m covering the Oscars ceremony remotely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

His tuxedo was over the chair he used to sit on when he tied his shoes, and I thought, Weird.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer




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