backless
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The figures here all look a little awkward, with a slight hunch in their backless chair and their shoulders set at a forced angle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
In 2022, Timothée Chalamet wore striking a backless red top at Venice Film Festival, and at the 2023 Grammys Harry Styles freed the nipple in a plunge harlequin jumpsuit.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2025
And especially the occasional cowboy hat, which accompanied not only casual ensembles but, to close out the show with a memorable look, a backless gown dress in sparkly gold.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024
The so-called black embellished mesh backless high neck maxi dress is listed for $125 on the PrettyLittleThing website.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2023
Ferns and chicken feathers graze her ankles as she tiptoes in backless sandals toward her friend.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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