How to Use tunic in a Sentence

tunic

noun
  • Their faces were smeared with dirt, their tunics stiff with mud, their heads swathed in rags.
    — Mary Horlock, Longreads, 21 June 2018
  • The bride wore a high-slit white dress and neon green heels; the groom a tunic and sneakers.
    — Vogue, 11 May 2019
  • The bells that dangled off her red tunic jingled.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
  • This flowy tunic dress pairs perfectly with tights and boots.
    — Elle Murphy, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Many are dressed as nazarenos, wearing tunics, capes or robes and a pointed hood.
    — Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Now, she's packed her ankle-length tunics and she's taken her show on the road.
    — Joseph Gerth, The Courier-Journal, 14 Oct. 2017
  • Think head and neck scarves, tunic tops, and maxi dresses, all with a glamorous feel.
    — Laura Lajiness, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Apr. 2021
  • One of those arms is covered by the sleeve of the Capuchin tunic.
    — Theo Zenou, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Feb. 2023
  • To wear it into winter, style it as a tunic top and pair it with leggings.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Put on gym capris and give thanks for the invention of the tunic T-shirt.
    — Southern Living, 1 May 2017
  • The royal wore a one-shoulder tunic with black leggings and black heels.
    — Michelle Manetti, Good Housekeeping, 19 June 2018
  • Men liked to layer, too, often with a long tunic and trousers under cloaks.
    — Molly Glick, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2021
  • The rug merchant beckoned to us, plump and beaming, clad in a white tunic and cap.
    — Diana Whitney, Longreads, 19 June 2017
  • Sasha Cooke, who plays his wife, is nearby in a blue and white tunic and jeans, cuffed mid-calf.
    — Ellise Pierce, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Her tunic was as plain as her blanket, and tufts of white hair peeked out from the edges of her cotton head wrap.
    — Ew Staff, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2021
  • An amethyst taffeta tunic was topped by an aquamarine band at the chest and cut through by wet-suit zips.
    — New York Times, 8 June 2022
  • Kleinow’s, a black velvet tunic, sported a pterodactyl on the front.
    — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2023
  • Pick up a long bum-covering tunic top or romper for your next night out on the town or brunch meet-up with friends.
    — Jean Chen Smith, The Enquirer, 20 Aug. 2021
  • The tunic is available in powder, very black, classic navy, and dark petrol (a dark teal).
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Pair them with a dress or a tunic for a holiday party or dinner event.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Shop dresses, pants, long-sleeve tops, and tunics with up to 58 percent off.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The tunic hits just below the hip and has a relaxed fit for easy styling with leggings, jeans, or trousers.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
  • Harry's nephew, Prince Louis, 5, wore a blue tunic and dress shoes.
    — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 7 May 2023
  • Create a monochromatic look by pairing the tunic with a pair of black straight-leg pants.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The pale blooms popped against the brand’s dark indigo baggy jeans and tunic dresses.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2024
  • There’s a lone trumpeter to the side, wearing a black tunic and looking like Death.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The long, light-brown hair falling over blue eyes and the tunic or toga framing a tall, slender build.
    — Matthew Martinez, star-telegram, 28 Feb. 2018
  • Some women are already wearing their red tunics and white bonnets.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
  • These types of veiling allow the wearer to adjust the amount of hair shown and the fit and the length of the tunic.
    — Amy Motlagh, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The same design comes on a tunic, a hoodie, a blouse, and a pullover sweater, and there are a ton of colors to choose from.
    — Martha Sorren, Woman's Day, 29 Apr. 2022

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