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Recent Examples of fishnet
There’s less than a week to go until opening night for the cast of The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway, and Luke Evans—who stars as Dr. Frank-N-Furter—is ready to march out onstage in his fishnets and seven-inch platforms.
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Emily Elias, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2026
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
The full cut from the neck to her navel, the fishnet veil, the bright purple eyeshadow — YES.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
The pumps’ sharp toe box and glossy finish created a straightforward evening shape with no visible hardware or platform, sitting just below the hem of her asymmetric dress over black fishnet tights.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
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Emily Elias, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2026
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
The full cut from the neck to her navel, the fishnet veil, the bright purple eyeshadow — YES.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
The pumps’ sharp toe box and glossy finish created a straightforward evening shape with no visible hardware or platform, sitting just below the hem of her asymmetric dress over black fishnet tights.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishnet
Noun
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At the mid-thigh, the fabric shifted to a sheer tulle covered in feathery pink tassels that blew in every direction as Dobrev breezed down the red carpet.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Boone added a tulle veil, silver jewelry, and even carried a bridal bouquet.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Rita Ora gave white knee-high boots three times the lace at the Isle of Wight Festival on Saturday, performing at Seaclose Park in Newport in a pair threaded up the front, back and outer side.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
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According to Casazza, its lace foliage allows for both maximum coverage and, importantly, airflow to the unit.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Noun
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The seamless haptic touchpad and flush, edge-to-edge keyboard are out in favor of a more traditional lattice keyboard and a mechanical-click touchpad.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
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Or consider a trellis- or lattice-style screen, with or without climbing vines, to give off homey garden vibes.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
15 June 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 gilded filigree that began spreading over the walls of the Oval Office made its way to the outside of the building; now there’s a cursive sign in gold on the outer door leading to the colonnade, like an obnoxious monogram.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
3 June 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
Noun
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That shark nose front end keeps a hint of the BMW kidney grille although the new M yellow lights will surely become the new signature feature of future M cars.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
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The move two blocks east to Sixth Avenue took Beren from a casual takeout grill to a full-service restaurant with craft cocktails.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fishnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishnet. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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