: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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Allen and Steinfeld tied the knot last year in California, where the bride wore a strapless white gown and a long tulle veil, as well as a pair of glamorous opera gloves.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Ruched tulle is featured well, accenting the lustrous material with a textured look.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Kerry Washington stunned in a custom navy blue Prada gown that featured a daring side-baring silhouette with sequin straps and a flowing pleated tulle skirt.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
My leotard was red with a black tulle tutu held in place by Velcro, and the headband resembled a Spanish dancer’s.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Ruched tulle is featured well, accenting the lustrous material with a textured look.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Kerry Washington stunned in a custom navy blue Prada gown that featured a daring side-baring silhouette with sequin straps and a flowing pleated tulle skirt.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
My leotard was red with a black tulle tutu held in place by Velcro, and the headband resembled a Spanish dancer’s.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
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