How to Use bow tie in a Sentence

bow tie

noun
  • George kept it classic in a black tux with a white button-down shirt and black bow tie.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Sussman opted a black suit with a maroon bow tie.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The bow ties may have retired, but Shalit has clearly not.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Pullman went for a classic bow tie and tuxedo.
    — Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Russell, meanwhile, suited up in a black tux and bow tie.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 June 2026
  • For male guests, a black or navy-blue suit with a bow tie is also acceptable.
    — Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
  • The quick-witted Shalit, fond of bow ties, aimed to make his segments fun.
    — Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
  • Riders are encouraged to dress up in bow ties, jackets and vests.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the camp director sported a brown suit with a black bow tie.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
  • Pettine swung the door open to reveal a tidy room with a vacant chair and a man in a bow tie who rose to meet them.
    — Andrew Callahan, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
  • In the last image, she's seen blowing bubblegum in a strapless satin minidress and a bow tie on the dance floor.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Some of Jobs’ bow ties have sold for thousands of dollars at other auctions.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Choose from sparkly spaghetti, ravioli, penne, or bow tie.
    — Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
  • The girls wore light blue dresses for the court house ceremony, while the boys wore black suits with light blue bow ties.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Where each cup of the bikini top met the straps, the swimsuit also featured two crochet bow ties in white.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 May 2026
  • The service The concierge is impossible to miss—just look for the man in the monarch bow tie.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Wilson, meanwhile, looked dapper in a classic black tuxedo and bow tie.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Jonas looked dapper in a black tuxedo, a white dress shirt, a black bow tie, and black dress shoes.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The Oscar winner kept it classic in a black tux with a white button-down shirt and black bow tie.
    — Charna Flam, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The actress wore a dark blue strapless gown, and the action star looked dapper in a black tuxedo and bow tie.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The dog has to wear his bow tie, and everyone has to have the matching pajama set a month in advance.
    — Aiko Bethea, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Instead of a usual tuxedo, the attire consists of a black tail coat, a waistcoat and a white bow tie.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Her two sons wore matching purple suits with purple bow ties, smiling and posing on either side of their mom.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
  • Attendees are encouraged to wear floppy hats, bow ties and bright spring attire.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The 47-year-old actor looked dapper in gray trousers, a maroon jacket, a crisp white shirt and a black bow tie.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Turner stood beside her in a black tuxedo with satin lapels, a pleated white shirt, black bow tie and dark red boutonniere.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
  • The groom opted for a green suit with a red bow tie while his bride wore a formal red gown and a green veil with lace detailing on the bottom.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The decorative bow ties on this tote are so cute, and the secure top zipper adds an extra layer of peace of mind.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The professional soccer player paired the two-piece look with a white button-up, black bow tie and glossy black dress shoes.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 22 Nov. 2025
  • In the photos, Blanco wore a black tuxedo with a bow tie, and Gomez wore a white halter-style gown.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025

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