How to Use dobby in a Sentence
dobby
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Lighthearted games of dobby or tag often feature in those sessions, too.
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Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Each towel is designed with a dobby border that adds a touch of elegance and luxury.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Beyond preventing frayed edges, the dobby border contributes to the overall longevity of your towels.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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It's made from 100% cotton dobby for a lightweight option as summer temperatures rise.
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Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Instead of relying on a tired dobby border to maintain the towels’ shape, Frette instead opted for a tonal band of piping that goes all the way around the rounded bath staples.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Others leaned into jacquard or dobby weave effects, creating patterns including stripes and herringbones and surface textures.
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Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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The dobby border reinforces vulnerable areas, helping prevent fraying and stretching over time.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Rajby Industries showed jacquard, dobby color denim and an organic cotton garment dye collection.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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