grosgrain
noun
gros·grain
ˈgrō-ˌgrān 
: a strong close-woven corded fabric usually of silk or rayon and often with cotton filler compare grogram
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Everything from the individual suspenders on each character to the grosgrain specially crafted for the film was exceptionally considered by Lovaas and her team, an attention to detail that makes all the difference on screen.
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
At Proenza Schouler, a round-toe sandal has strings that crisscross and gather at the ankle, while Ferragamo’s thong sandal-ballerina hybrid features true-to-form grosgrain ribbon up to the calf.
—Lauren Caruso, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The new refillable fragrance bottle has the signature scent’s traditional grosgrain ribbon in garnet and a black-and-ecru label.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
The comfortable Varina style comes in red, amaretti, and black patent leather with a grosgrain bow and metal detail on the toe.
—Teddy Minford, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2023
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
At Proenza Schouler, a round-toe sandal has strings that crisscross and gather at the ankle, while Ferragamo’s thong sandal-ballerina hybrid features true-to-form grosgrain ribbon up to the calf.
—Lauren Caruso, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The new refillable fragrance bottle has the signature scent’s traditional grosgrain ribbon in garnet and a black-and-ecru label.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
The comfortable Varina style comes in red, amaretti, and black patent leather with a grosgrain bow and metal detail on the toe.
—Teddy Minford, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2023
See All Example Sentences for grosgrain
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“Grosgrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grosgrain. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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