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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.
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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
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
Noun
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In photos taken on Wednesday, March 11, the tennis star paired her tulle headpiece and flowers with a black Nike tank and shorts.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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For cocktail dresses with some fabric texture, consider this tulle midi dress or this lace sheath dress—both of which come in a multitude of spring color options.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Its apparently smooth screen quickly dissolves into a jiggling lattice of molecules, which in turn resolve into clouds of electrons buzzing around atomic nuclei.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tonight, the spider will continue its lattice; tonight, the crystals will sprout spines, shredding my soft tissues.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Free People has a lot of adorable frocks hiding in its sale section right now, but the Flock Together Midi Dress is my absolute favorite pick for its soft blue hue, ruffle neckline, and jagged lace trim that adds so much movement.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Next, Johnson takes on Styles’ iconic 2019 Met Gala outfit, a frilly, sheer lace top paired with black pants and a dangling pearl earring.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
15 Mar. 2026
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Although the clothes were Medieval in inspiration, they were given a fetishistic twist with garter belts, fishnet stockings, and lacy bras.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Each entrance is strikingly different — bold geometric statements, ranging from a cube of bright blue fishnet to a grid of hot pink stucco pierced at various angles by huge gray cylinders.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The fine delicate filigree of lines at the corners of her eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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In moments like these, KAVARI carves intricate filigrees out of monolithic blocks of sound, keeping the spiky moments from devolving into overly indulgent harsh noise (for fans of the latter, try her side project EEL BLOOD).—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For lunch and dinner, the menu revolves around a charcoal grill with a menu of meats, fish, and vegetables cooked with potatoes, padron peppers, and chimichurri.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The vehicle was luxurious inside and striking outside with its large grill and 24-inch wheels and tires.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Steven Spielberg was a late addition to the event as a speaker, leading to speculation there may be a surprise screening of his new ‘Disclosure Day,’ though fest organizers deny the possibility.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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An unintended benefit of outsourcing screeners Republican lawmakers have pushed in recent years to dismantle the agency entirely and replace its screening functions with private contractors overseen by the federal government.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Brussels lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Brussels%20lace. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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