: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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The trio also stood under a tree that was decorated with a tulle arch, while guests sat opposite on white chairs.
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Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Tazewell created a multi-layer dress made from organza and silk tulle.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2025
The ample frame of the dress created a quasi-bubbled effect in a light yellow shade with layers of tulle fabric.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
Brown went from denim overalls as her go-to outfit to walking the carpet in an elegant black Rodarte gown featuring feathers and sheer tulle.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
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Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Tazewell created a multi-layer dress made from organza and silk tulle.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2025
The ample frame of the dress created a quasi-bubbled effect in a light yellow shade with layers of tulle fabric.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
Brown went from denim overalls as her go-to outfit to walking the carpet in an elegant black Rodarte gown featuring feathers and sheer tulle.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 27 Nov. 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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