lacy
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This mass plus-size retailer recently partnered with plus model, Tara Lynn, on a range of glamorous lingerie that plus women and femmes can feel beautiful in — from hip-hugging panties that accentuate curves to lacy bras that fit comfortably. — Shammara Lawrence, Teen Vogue, "9 Size-Inclusive Lingerie Brands to Support Instead of Victoria's Secret," 14 Nov. 2018 Holmes wore a lacy white blouse and cropped blue jeans with a pair of understated Chloé ballet flats. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Katie Holmes' Chloé Ballet Flats Are the Most Versatile Shoes Around," 3 Aug. 2018 Something felt unbalanced, as if a stealth assault had been made on the limbic system, the lacy cortical network that forms the architecture of our primal needs and emotions: pleasure, anger, fear. — Guy Trebay, Condé Nast Traveler, "In the Heart of Navajo Lands," 19 Oct. 2018 From left: The Row’s sheer layers of chicness; Thick navy knots show Rei Kawakubo’s mastery at Comme des Garçons; Simone Rocha’s silk taffeta garment, topped off with a lacy veil; an off-the-shoulder gown at Valentino. — Rory Satran, WSJ, "Next Year’s Most Wearable Women’s Trends," 5 Oct. 2018 Part power suit, part boudoir dressing, the lacy number featured a classic double-breasted jacket in wool silk and a lace skirt with peekaboo panels. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Ashley Graham Redefines Power Dressing in Alexander McQueen," 5 July 2018 For the reception, Cuoco changed into a lacy white jumpsuit while Cook continued wearing a traditional suit with a black tie. — Tyler Mccarthy, Fox News, "'Big Bang Theory' star Kaley Cuoco marries Karl Cook in horse-themed ceremony," 1 July 2018 Heidi Klum: On purpose Model Heidi Klum did not seem to mind showing off her lacy bra during a heat wave in New York City. — Fox News, "Wardrobe whoopsies: On purpose, or an accident?," 29 June 2018 Leslie and her father Sebastian arrived by car, her father sporting a traditional kilt while Leslie herself donned a stunning, lacy white dress. — Emma Stefansky, Vanities, "The Game of Thrones Family Gathers at Kit Harington and Rose Leslie’s Wedding," 23 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lacy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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lacy
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English Language Learners Definition of lacy
: made of lace
: resembling lace
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