How to Use tassel in a Sentence
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The men square off, pulling the tassels around their waists to the side, and then slap their thighs.
—James Whitlow Delano, National Geographic, 25 Apr. 2019
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The first team that gets the tassel onto the straw of the last person wins.
—Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, 7 June 2019
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The long dress has a stretchy waist, a V-neck cut, and a tassel drawstring.
—Sanah Faroke, Southern Living, 8 May 2021
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The white pine cone and tassel is Maine's state flower.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2023
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Even the tassels were in great shape straight from the packaging.
—Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2023
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There are three main types of loafers: tassel, penny, and slip-on.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2023
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The metallic fringe tassel and gold chain prove that clear bags don’t have to be boring.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2023
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Penelope Chilvers's tassel boots have been a go-to for the Duchess of Cambridge over the last decade.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 22 Aug. 2022
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Each dress features super cute tassels along the front, a v-neck, and a scooped back.
—Christina Butan, PEOPLE.com, 7 June 2019
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The dancers wore white metal masks, green-and-white feathers and hoop skirts with tassels.
—Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
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The skimpy chainmail look featured a low-cut V-neck and was adorned with acrylic tassels.
—Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Sep. 2019
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Roll the tassel back and forth using a sponge to moisten your hand as needed.
—New York Times, 27 July 2023
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His purple gown cloaked around his shoulders and a tassel swung from the cap perched atop his red-curly hair.
—Haeven Gibbons, Dallas News, 5 July 2023
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This airy, all-cotton piece flaunts a drop waist and a split neck with flirty tassel ties.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2023
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Each of these posts features a druzy quarts at the top with a tassel made of silk string dangling below.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2021
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Hurd opted for a sandy colored beige suit with brown dress shirt and tassel loafers.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE.com, 3 Apr. 2022
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Made of mahogany with gold trim, its unique design even holds a tassel.
—Amanda Garrity, goodhousekeeping.com, 7 Apr. 2023
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Meza then moved the tassel from one side of Hannah’s mortarboard to the other.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2022
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Thread twine through holes, and hang, adding a tassel detail, if desired.
—Anna Logan, Country Living, 7 Apr. 2023
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Dressed in an all-black ensemble, complete with white tassels, Leigh looks the part.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Nov. 2023
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The blue and white chevron fabric is accented with large tassels.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 13 July 2023
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In the dining room, breezy neutral drapes with playful onion-tassel trim finish the room.
—Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
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The scarf is made from a soft acrylic material and is finished off with tassels at each end.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
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After turning their tassels, the class earned the title of SPF alumni.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
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Barbie Ferreira looked like a ’90s prom queen in a sea foam-green dress with a boat-neck collar and silver tassels on the bodice by .
—Barry Samaha, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Jan. 2020
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Then, Taylor will lead the graduates in turning their tassel from the right to the left side of their caps to mark the end of their, and his, college studies.
—Kyle Melnick, BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2023
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Ultimately, one person will win the tassels, a pair of Club C Reeboks, a sweatshirt, and a bag.
—Sara Radin, Teen Vogue, 14 June 2019
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The blanket comes in a light pink or dark gray color with twisted tassels on either end.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
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Staying true to the inspiration, the jewelry is designed with stones and styles true to the west such as mother of pearl, turquoise stones and bolo necklace with tassels.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024
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Loafers typically feature leather or suede designs with either tassels, a bow, or a simple strap over the tongue.
—Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2024
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From work to weekend, the soft, flowy dress is all about the details, like blouson sleeves and tassel ties at the split neck.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
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In a typical year, Illinois farmer Rodney Weinzierl’s corn would be more than 9 feet tall by now and a week away from tasseling.
—Lynn Brezosky, ExpressNews.com, 21 June 2019
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Corn needs about 1 inch of water a week, particularly when the stalks begin to tassel.
—The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 5 Apr. 2016
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Melosh, on the other hand, paid for the graduationcap, gown and tassel herself.
—Rachel Leingang, azcentral, 28 Mar. 2018
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Corn was just starting to tassel across much of the Midwest, including fields in southern Indiana, a golden crown signaling the end of the season.
—Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2022
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Perhaps with some punchy pool floats (that won’t make your Instagram followers roll their eyes), or a Jenni Kayne tasseled hammock?
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 15 June 2018
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Ganni’s beaded polka-dot bag would pair just as well with a slinky cocktail dress or vintage jeans, ditto Hunting Season’s tasseled cross-body.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2018
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The cape includes white ribbons on both shoulders, a large gold tasseled rope connecting both sides, and—the best part—a black velvet hat with an oversized ostrich feather, according to People.
—Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2018
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Other standouts include La Double J’s architectural and frond-laden teacups and saucers, and Gucci’s tasseled throw pillow embroidered with a panther’s piercing gaze.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 2 July 2018
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From work to weekend, the soft, flowy dress is all about the details, like blouson sleeves and tassel ties at the split neck.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
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In a typical year, Illinois farmer Rodney Weinzierl’s corn would be more than 9 feet tall by now and a week away from tasseling.
—Lynn Brezosky, ExpressNews.com, 21 June 2019
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Corn needs about 1 inch of water a week, particularly when the stalks begin to tassel.
—The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 5 Apr. 2016
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Melosh, on the other hand, paid for the graduationcap, gown and tassel herself.
—Rachel Leingang, azcentral, 28 Mar. 2018
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Corn was just starting to tassel across much of the Midwest, including fields in southern Indiana, a golden crown signaling the end of the season.
—Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2022
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Perhaps with some punchy pool floats (that won’t make your Instagram followers roll their eyes), or a Jenni Kayne tasseled hammock?
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 15 June 2018
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Ganni’s beaded polka-dot bag would pair just as well with a slinky cocktail dress or vintage jeans, ditto Hunting Season’s tasseled cross-body.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2018
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The cape includes white ribbons on both shoulders, a large gold tasseled rope connecting both sides, and—the best part—a black velvet hat with an oversized ostrich feather, according to People.
—Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2018
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Other standouts include La Double J’s architectural and frond-laden teacups and saucers, and Gucci’s tasseled throw pillow embroidered with a panther’s piercing gaze.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 2 July 2018
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