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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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Paula Abdul embraced futuristic couture in a sculptural white gown adorned with geometric beading, sheer paneling and flowing tulle accents.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Along with the jacket, Erivo wore a layered tulle skirt from the French luxury fashion house.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 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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The keys are in a traditional lattice layout (rather than a flush edge-to-edge design), and the touchpad is a more basic mechanical touchpad (as opposed to the larger systems’ glass haptic touchpad).—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2026
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The actress and singer turned to styling duo Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn for her look — a dramatic, strapless gown with a flowing, voluminous skirt and lattice detailing.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Doja Cat wears a corset with a lace bra and a skirt to celebrate the launch of her Mac lip kit in London on May 28.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Of course, their blue and orange laces feel like an obvious nod to Hargitay's beloved New York Knicks, who just made the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
30 May 2026
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Rebellion was also apparent in the hairstyles exhibited, most notably by singer Miley Cyrus, a fashion fanatic, whose short, spiked look paired perfectly with her risque fishnet Marc Jacobs gown.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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And with one last grasp of fabric, Gaga’s final look was a sequin bikini and fishnets paired with glittery platform boots.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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American Stories is just nine songs, but pretty much every centimeter is garlanded with grabby bits of sonic filigree.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Fanny owned a raclette electrique, which comes with a grill and individual pans so that each person can melt their slice of cheese.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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With Jalen Williams and Mitchell missing, along with Castle in his grill and Wembanyama in his peripheral, SGA played much of the West finals under an umbrella.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Looking to squeeze a dinner reservation into an itinerary that includes rock wall climbing, a movie screening, a trip into town, a craft hour, and a history talk?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Mohiuddin’s appeal challenges 19 of the 33 conditions of approval, including annual compliance reviews, restrictions on the use of the Farley Road facility, attendance caps and capital improvement conditions for parking expansion, landscaping and screening.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Brussels lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Brussels%20lace. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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