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Recent Examples of mantilla
Charlene donned a white dress underneath a matching coat, along with a mantilla, a lace veil that is traditionally worn by women in the Catholic Church.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
The rest of the Grimaldi clan were dressed in black, with the female family members covering their hair with a mantilla.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 28 Mar. 2026
Queen Camilla’s monochrome attire and choice of mantilla fall under papal protocol, requiring women who meet with the pope to wear black and a veil, symbolizing respect and modesty.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Camilla, 78, followed tradition with her black ensemble, wearing a silk dress by Fiona Clare and a mantilla by Philip Treacy.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Queen Camilla, who was also dressed in traditional black attire and a lace veil (mantilla), as is customary for papal audiences, stood alongside Pope Leo XIV and King Charles at the San Damaso Courtyard.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Paredes poses in a black dress whose style imitates that of a classic Spanish mantilla shawl.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 July 2025
Some women donned a mantilla, a veil that typically signifies more traditionalist Catholic belief and practice.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Princess Charlene, Queen Letizia, Queen Mathilde and Princess Sophie notably had their heads covered with mantillas that matched their outfits at Pope Leo's inauguration mass, while Grand Duchess Maria Teresa skipped the accessory.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 May 2025
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
The rest of the Grimaldi clan were dressed in black, with the female family members covering their hair with a mantilla.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 28 Mar. 2026
Queen Camilla’s monochrome attire and choice of mantilla fall under papal protocol, requiring women who meet with the pope to wear black and a veil, symbolizing respect and modesty.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Camilla, 78, followed tradition with her black ensemble, wearing a silk dress by Fiona Clare and a mantilla by Philip Treacy.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Queen Camilla, who was also dressed in traditional black attire and a lace veil (mantilla), as is customary for papal audiences, stood alongside Pope Leo XIV and King Charles at the San Damaso Courtyard.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Paredes poses in a black dress whose style imitates that of a classic Spanish mantilla shawl.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 July 2025
Some women donned a mantilla, a veil that typically signifies more traditionalist Catholic belief and practice.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Princess Charlene, Queen Letizia, Queen Mathilde and Princess Sophie notably had their heads covered with mantillas that matched their outfits at Pope Leo's inauguration mass, while Grand Duchess Maria Teresa skipped the accessory.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mantilla
handkerchief
Noun
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Had Otello understood that all the world is a joke, as Falstaff startlingly reveals at the end of the opera, Iago would never have been able to poison Otello’s susceptible frail ego with his ridiculous tales of handkerchiefs and what-not.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Biographies and reports say Princess Kate typically carries just a few essentials, including lip balm, a compact mirror and a handkerchief, leaving everything else to aides.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mantilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantilla. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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