How to Use acid-washed in a Sentence
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She was spotted hiking in acid-wash purple jeans with a matching bra top and a charm-laden chain belt.
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Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Dec. 2025
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The long inseam makes legs look endless, and the slight acid-wash is a fun nod to the ‘80s and ‘90s.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lovato's acid-wash number was styled with a simple metallic necklace and open-toe heels.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Lovato's acid-wash number was styled with a simple metallic necklace and open-toe heels.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Aaron Whitlock grabbed a pair of fresh white Nikes to match the pink sweatshirt and acid-wash jeans laid out on his bed in his new apartment.
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Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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The family was all smiles while spotted out and about together — with Goldie's fringe jacket and acid-wash jeans stealing the show.
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Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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In a recent Instagram post, the singer hiked in a pair of acid-wash purple jeans and a matching bra top and a chain belt overloaded with charms.
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Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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And for those with an appetite for edgy denim, brown acid-wash denim delivers—and was surprisingly popular on the streets this past fashion month.
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Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
25 Nov. 2025
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The Archive collection includes rare items from the 1960s through the 1990s, like adult flight suits, acid-wash denim, and a remake of one of the first infant overalls.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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