: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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Along the skirt, little green butterflies are attached to a piece of tulle.
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Many of the materials in a single garment, like the lace, lining and tulle, could be sourced from multiple other countries, all with their own tariff rates.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Retailing for $1,100, the shoes are defined by dainty semi-sheer tulle straps across the toes and on both sides of the foot, which contrast against the edgy leather trim and towering 110mm skinny heel.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The jewels were also scattered across the dress's sheer tulle skirt, which had an asymmetrical, high-slit design showcasing her legs.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Many of the materials in a single garment, like the lace, lining and tulle, could be sourced from multiple other countries, all with their own tariff rates.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Retailing for $1,100, the shoes are defined by dainty semi-sheer tulle straps across the toes and on both sides of the foot, which contrast against the edgy leather trim and towering 110mm skinny heel.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The jewels were also scattered across the dress's sheer tulle skirt, which had an asymmetrical, high-slit design showcasing her legs.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 20 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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