Example Sentences

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The interior is properly decorated — flowered curtains, gauzy sheers, a hanging crystal light fixture — while a fan on the floor disturbs the peace.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2023

Denim faded into sheers, or was treated with a spray-paint effect.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris, Ella Emhoff, helped the designer showcase his line of soft sheers coupled next to metallics and liquid-like gloves and leggings.

From Reuters • Sep. 11, 2022

Grieu recommends hanging sheers behind heavier window treatments.

From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2022

But no! she has not succeeded, the other sheers off, and continues firing at a distance.”

From John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea by Kingston, William Henry Giles