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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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Swooshes from his ink drawings turn into black silk appliqués mounted onto swathes of floaty organza and tulle.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The black-and-white number featured a velvet skirt lined with tulle, as well as a massive rose appliqué on the bodice.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 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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Holmes’s chocolate brown pair boasted a low-profile silhouette, dainty tie, and luxe-looking lattice texture.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Similar projects in other parts of the country have steel lattice towers as tall as 130 to 180 feet, or about the height of a 15-story building.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There was a draping red satin gown paired with black gloves, a plunging diaphanous chartreuse number paired with a cape, a leather and lace peplum moment, and a statuesque shredded silver gown, to name just a few.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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The delicate lace detailing on the Mini Rib Lace-trim PJ Top brings feminine charm to bedtime for a refined, luxe look to your wind-down for just $15.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Gossip Girl alum made herself into a sartorial harbinger for spring on Tuesday, embracing the peekaboo bra trend in a completely sheer fishnet sweater in one of the season’s most vibrant hues.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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The full cut from the neck to her navel, the fishnet veil, the bright purple eyeshadow — YES.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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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
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Gold filigree adorned a clear base, giving her nails a romantic, pre-Raphaelite effect that’s become part of Chappell’s signature style.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
2 Feb. 2026
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In the summer, fire up the grill for hot dogs and hamburgers, or have a campfire outside to enjoy the warm weather and relax.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Shrimp gets coated with spices before it gets lightly charred on a hot grill for a few minutes.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Beta Film will have a screening event for buyers in London next week as distributors and acquisitions execs descend upon the English capital.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Still, some countries with universal health care systems like Italy and Japan regularly test the hearts of their youth, and some states are requiring student athletes to get an EKG screening before play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Brussels lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Brussels%20lace. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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