1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape
Examples of bow tie in a Sentence
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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
Gere, 74, was dressed to impress in a classic black tux, white dress shirt, and black bow tie.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Matt opted for a classic black Dior Men tux with a white button-down and black bow tie and accessorized with a Piaget watch.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Supermodel Alton Mason wore a black and white suit with his bow tie and button-down undone.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 May 2024
From drawer pulls to sconces, there are seemingly more subtle bow ties than hidden Mickeys at Disney.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
Both father and son wore black tuxedos for the special event, accessorizing with matching bow ties.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Silk chiffon skirt with bow tie neck; silk satin and tulle stretch triangle bra with lace details, both Dolce & Gabbana.
—Martha Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
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
Gere, 74, was dressed to impress in a classic black tux, white dress shirt, and black bow tie.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Matt opted for a classic black Dior Men tux with a white button-down and black bow tie and accessorized with a Piaget watch.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Supermodel Alton Mason wore a black and white suit with his bow tie and button-down undone.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 May 2024
From drawer pulls to sconces, there are seemingly more subtle bow ties than hidden Mickeys at Disney.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
Both father and son wore black tuxedos for the special event, accessorizing with matching bow ties.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Silk chiffon skirt with bow tie neck; silk satin and tulle stretch triangle bra with lace details, both Dolce & Gabbana.
—Martha Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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