1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape
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The abstract painting is a collage of bold colors juxtaposed with recognizable forms, such as musical symbols, bull horns, bow ties and a pair of eyes.
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Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
The Jurassic Park star paired a sleek tux and bow tie with a classic Cartier Tank.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 May 2024
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Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
The Jurassic Park star paired a sleek tux and bow tie with a classic Cartier Tank.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for bow tie
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“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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