How to Use bow tie in a Sentence

bow tie

noun
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  • Inside, Aris wore a dark suit and a bright green bow tie.
    — Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2019
  • Kent’s bow tie and three-piece suit seemed straight out of the Truman era.
    — Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2019
  • His black bow tie, worn with a simple white shirt, peeks out beneath his dark, bushy beard.
    — Theresa MacHemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2020
  • Wycke, in contrast, wears a purple shirt, a bow tie, neon high-tops and orange plaid pants.
    — Nara Schoenberg, chicagotribune.com, 24 Oct. 2019
  • Douglas, 75, looked dapper in a classic black suit and bow tie.
    — Katie Intner, PEOPLE.com, 19 Jan. 2020
  • Add the farfalle and cook about 3 minutes, until the center of the bow ties are cooked through and tender.
    — Erin Booke, Dallas News, 27 Mar. 2020
  • Cheesehead baby bibs, bow ties, earrings and more are in stock at the Foamation gift shop.
    — Mary Bergin, chicagotribune.com, 2 Dec. 2019
  • The Kevin Germanier creation featured big cutouts at the abdomen and a bold bow tied at the waist.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Dec. 2019
  • His red carpet appearances have always been quite classy, with a tailored or structured suit paired with a tie or bow tie around his neck.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 July 2024
  • From there, go wild with the decorations, especially on the bunny’s bow tie.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2020
  • The 6-foot-7 employee with the bow tie and linebacker physique folds himself in two and mugs for the camera with Longmire.
    — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 26 Dec. 2019
  • Unlike a standard tie, a bow tie eliminates the potential danger of getting oneself enmeshed in the rapidly rotating chuck of a lathe.
    — WSJ, 17 Jan. 2020
  • Throughout those classes, every student paid attention to Mr. Johnson, clad in a bow tie, corduroy pants and a cardigan sweater.
    — Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al, 3 Dec. 2019
  • To complement his wife, Prince William chose an understated tuxedo that hit all the right notes: a crisp white shirt, just-right bow tie, and a classic pair of black oxfords.
    — Vogue, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Nominated tonight in the best actor category for Pain and Glory, Banderas wore a white sports coat with a black bow tie and classic black slacks.
    — Hanna Flanagan, PEOPLE.com, 5 Jan. 2020
  • Perch the gang on a bench or ledge and add top hats and bow ties.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • For the bow tie knot, wrap a 2-inch strip around the cinched center; glue ends.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2022
  • There was King in a blue suit and bow tie, chomping on a cigar.
    — Matthew Allan, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2023
  • Daemion, in a bow tie, stuck close to his mom and cuddled a white dog.
    — Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The groom donned a classic black tuxedo and a dark green bow tie.
    — Jenny Block, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2020
  • Just look at the referee, in his starched shirt and bow tie.
    — Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 18 Nov. 2021
  • At the same time, a lone man, clean-cut, with a red bow tie, walked down the aisle as if heading for the stage.
    — Les Payne, The New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2020
  • The sellers wore white uniforms with black shoes, a red bow tie and a change belt.
    — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 17 June 2024
  • The mom-of-two stunned in a plunging red dress, while the 50 First Dates star looked handsome in a black suit and bow tie.
    — Adrianna C. Freedman, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023
  • The hot pink croc sports a sparkly bowler hat and oversized bow tie and has bright lime eyes.
    — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2020
  • Hugo looked dapper in a white collar with a black bow tie.
    — Shannon Sims, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Brendan kept things classic in a black tux and bow tie.
    — Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 11 June 2022
  • Other styles include the bow tie, the bolo tie, and the Windsor knot.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Dec. 2021
  • Oscar, a 7-year-old French bulldog dressed in a bow tie, was the best man and tagged alongside the groom.
    — Alix Strauss, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2023
  • As far as his draft night style, Clingan sported a classy back suit with a bow tie.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2024

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