adjective
Etymology
Origin of strapless
Example Sentences
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Black and white is a perennial favorite of the stars, and best actress nominee Rose Byrne embraced it, while also adopting the spring trend in a strapless black Dior gown covered in white blooms.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
In 2023, model Hailey Bieber was photographed en route to an event for her skin care brand in a red strapless dress with heels and a purse to match.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
In the music video for her 2021 song, I Bet You Think About Me, in which she played a wedding crasher opposite actor Miles Teller, she selected a Nicole + Felicia couture strapless ball gown.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
From her Swarovski-adorned custom Armani Privé strapless gown at the Golden Globe Awards to her lace-up navy Schiaparelli corset dress at the Critics Choice Awards, Moore has ruled awards season thus far.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2025
They’re all electric-bright and strapless and loaded with sparkles.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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