: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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The gown, made of Duchesse satin from Scotland and silk, was exquisite, with a 15-foot silk tulle train that attached at the shoulders and a bodice encrusted with 10,000 seed pearls and diamanté crystals that formed flowers, roses, jasmine blossoms and ears of wheat.
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Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Under a clear dark sky at Nestldown, representatives of the Los Gatos business community shone like unique stars in tailored suits and dresses of rich satin, tulle and lace.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Its tulle is brittle and sharp, brushing against my fur like a thousand tiny teeth, a cruel lover that bites with every move.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
The 16-foot silk tulle veil was held in place by the Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Under a clear dark sky at Nestldown, representatives of the Los Gatos business community shone like unique stars in tailored suits and dresses of rich satin, tulle and lace.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Its tulle is brittle and sharp, brushing against my fur like a thousand tiny teeth, a cruel lover that bites with every move.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
The 16-foot silk tulle veil was held in place by the Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
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