as in belts
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist
a dress with a flowered silk sash
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Recent Examples of sashes
Plus, the print was inspired by vintage kimonos and Japanese sashes.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
The main difference between single-hung and double-hung windows is the number of movable sashes.
—Anna Popp, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Bold sashes and costumes are an annual tradition for the dancers at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center in Irvine.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Braving the crackling midwinter cold, tens of thousands of New Yorkers showed up to celebrate—and photographer Poupay Jutharat was right there with them, training her lens on their colorful outerwear; sundry pins, sashes, and badges; and the cheering air of bonhomie.
—Poupay Jutharat, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Each guest room at the hotel is stocked with the sarongs and sashes necessary to enter temples or participate in religious ceremonies, something Anantara can arrange through existing community connections.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Dust the sills and tops of sashes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
In the early 20th century, advocates for women’s voting rights often opted for white dresses with sashes in gold and purple as signs of their solidarity.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
The main difference between single-hung and double-hung windows is the number of movable sashes.
—Anna Popp, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Bold sashes and costumes are an annual tradition for the dancers at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center in Irvine.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Braving the crackling midwinter cold, tens of thousands of New Yorkers showed up to celebrate—and photographer Poupay Jutharat was right there with them, training her lens on their colorful outerwear; sundry pins, sashes, and badges; and the cheering air of bonhomie.
—Poupay Jutharat, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Each guest room at the hotel is stocked with the sarongs and sashes necessary to enter temples or participate in religious ceremonies, something Anantara can arrange through existing community connections.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Dust the sills and tops of sashes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
In the early 20th century, advocates for women’s voting rights often opted for white dresses with sashes in gold and purple as signs of their solidarity.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sashes
Noun
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But two decades on, the sequel (in theaters May 1) arrives in an extremely different landscape, which has forced media companies to tighten their belts as page views plummet and AI surges.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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From anti-theft bags and money belts to AirTags and noise-cancelling headphones, here are all of the travel must-haves on my packing list for my mom.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Designed to serve 2 and ready in just 15 minutes, this no-sweat side dish feels elegant thanks to the dainty ribbons of rainbow carrots.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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That seems like total nonsense to David Brooks, owner of Just Bulbs, a third-generation bulb man who warehouses incandescents like a typewriter repairman stocking ribbons.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Sashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sashes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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