: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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Her raspy voice amplified the heartbreak in the lyrics; the heavy eyeliner and purple dress with dramatic yellow tulle was peak millennial gothic wardrobe; and the symbolism of the world spectating as her fictional family falls apart has become even more poignant in the age of social media today.
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The singer looked every bit of classy in a white wedding gown with transparent tulle sleeves and pearls, a long trailing veil, and white pumps.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 July 2025
Lena Dunham is sitting in bed, draped in a pink tulle gown fit for a princess, reading a book about torture.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 July 2025
Details like tulle ruffles, pearls and rhinestones echo the ornate embellishments of a couture gown, but are full of hidden meaning.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The singer looked every bit of classy in a white wedding gown with transparent tulle sleeves and pearls, a long trailing veil, and white pumps.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 July 2025
Lena Dunham is sitting in bed, draped in a pink tulle gown fit for a princess, reading a book about torture.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 July 2025
Details like tulle ruffles, pearls and rhinestones echo the ornate embellishments of a couture gown, but are full of hidden meaning.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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tulle
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: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
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