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wearing

[wair-ing] / ˈwɛər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
tiring
Synonyms


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Cannes had kept the award under wraps until the actor walked on stage for the premiere wearing a black suit and a white beret.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

It was a blur of champagne, full sized In-N-Out cheeseburgers, chic ushers wearing Dior uniforms with snug grey sweaters and slacks that pooled perfectly at the leg.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Most people seem to have no idea he's wearing anything other than normal eyeglasses.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Parillo is wearing a T-shirt with “Legend” on the front and his name on the back.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

She stood up and I saw she was wearing the most extraordinary getup.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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