Brussels lace

noun

Definition of Brussels lacenext
as in tulle

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Recent Examples of Brussels lace It was built out of antique Brussels lace — along with silk, taffeta and tulle — and embellished with pearls. — Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023 The dress for the party was a slip dress in white jersey and tulle and was worn with Balthazar’s family veil, handmade with Brussels lace and passed down from woman to woman since 1900. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Brussels lace
  1. tulle
  2. marquisette
  3. lattice
  4. lace
  5. fishnet
  6. filigree
  7. grille
  8. screening
Noun
  • Yellow by Sahar, Alon Livne, Marmar Halim and Monique Lhuillier presented larger than life propositions for brides looking to go big, while Honor and Sébastien Luke’s looks leaned into a softer side of the look with layers of sheer lace and tulle.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Tiers of crinoline and tulle created dramatic ballgowns, done in a way only an experienced wedding dress designer can.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of tulle
Noun
  • The bodice had an off-the-shoulder decollete, while the shoulder-length puffed sleeves were of silk marquisette.
    — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 22 Feb. 2018
Definition of marquisette
Noun
  • Apple's backlit Magic Keyboard comes standard on all MacBooks and uses a lattice/chiclet layout.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • At low enough temperatures, Cooper pairs appear as a consequence of ripples passing through the lattice.
    — Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of lattice
Noun
  • In her debut collection for Fendi, Maria Grazia Chiuri showed a black lace midiskirt with a crisp white cotton shirt and black socks worn with pumps—an outfit that could easily pass at the office.
    — Laurence Goldberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Founded by Kate Nixon in 2015, the brand has become known for its romantic sleepwear, feminine lace lingerie and thoughtful white bridal intimates collections.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of lace
Noun
  • The man who answered the door on Haskell Avenue asked for the last four digits of Crump’s phone number, then led the officer past a woman eating at a kitchen table who wore a black fishnet dress.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Charli donned a tight LBD with fishnet tights, platform heels, and shield shades.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of fishnet
Noun
  • In the coming weeks, permanent plaza fences will be erected here — curvy stainless-steel structures that MAD Architects principal Dixon Junliang Lu compared to the lacy filigree of Art Nouveau architecture.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Around this infrastructure, Pizzini and her team reconstructed the original Muppet Theatre, from the iconic arches to the filigree to the safety curtain with the door Kermit pops out of in the opening sequence.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of filigree
Noun
  • The hunter-gatherer concept known for paleo bowls, nachos and its vegan queso serves bar-and-grill basics in a healthier form.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Five roaches congregated between the dishwasher and the wall in the kitchen while another went solo under a flattop grill.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of grille
Noun
  • All arrivals must complete a passenger locator form and undergo health screening, including diplomats and United Nations personnel.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • This means even immigrants with visas approved would have to go through additional screening.
    — October 26, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of screening

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