How to Use shawl in a Sentence

shawl

noun
  • Wear it on the plane, with your shawl draped around your neck.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The star added a matching fur shawl.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The star added a matching fur shawl.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
  • My boyfriend’s mother wears the shawl.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 11 June 2026
  • The larger size can work as a shawl, pareo, belt, or even top.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Leave the coat at home and opt for a lightweight shawl instead.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Pair it with a long necklace and a shawl; perfect for a night out.
    — Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2023
  • Not all heroes wear capes, but a red shawl will truly set off your look.
    — Yaa Bofah, Good Housekeeping, 30 July 2021
  • Grande wore the floor-length gown with a matching shawl draped over her forearms.
    — Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
  • And in a pinch, it can even be used as a shawl to keep you warm during a longhaul flight.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Erivo paired the iconic dress with a matching shawl lined with fur.
    — Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2022
  • For more formal occasions, throw on some tall boots and a shawl.
    — Lindsey Greenfeld, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Somehow, a good shawl manages to be warm and lightweight at the same time.
    — Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 June 2023
  • The teacher bought Love a dress and taught her how to make her own handbag and shawl.
    — Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2023
  • It can be used as a sun cover, a shawl, or simply to free up your hands for better things.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Pair it with your favorite shawl to add an extra touch of elegance.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 24 July 2023
  • The actor wore a corset with a cross-hatch skirt with kicky fringe and a hulking comforter-style shawl.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Her white hat and shawl, set against twigs, a bird, and a teal background make for a striking image.
    — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 24 Mar. 2022
  • There were also grave goods such as ceramics and bronze and silver shawl pins.
    — Jack Guy, CNN, 3 Aug. 2021
  • Forget scrambling through your closet to find a shawl to protect you from the cold.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
  • The skirt has three ribbons along its lower part, seven more at the waist, and is paired with a black shawl.
    — Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2022
  • The towels and shawls are lightweight, gentle on the skin and absorbent.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The woman was clothed in matching green pants and a shirt, as well as a green and yellow shawl, deputies said.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
  • From his shawls, the man pulled out two flutes and began to play—a fluid, warbling melody over a low drone.
    — James Stewart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2023
  • Eventually, the bride's mother gave her a shawl to tie around her waist.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
  • Just look at the bias cut, shawl neckline, and asymmetric straps on the Elise dress.
    — Cortne Bonilla, harpersbazaar.com, 2 June 2023
  • The dress featured shawl sleeves and a delicate princess neckline.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Over the dress, wore a slinky blue-and-white shawl and further accessorized with gold earrings.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 July 2023
  • Plus, they can even be layered with pieces like denim jackets, cardigans, and shawls.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Ethel making Carolyn take off her shawl…brutal.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026

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