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Recent Examples of fishnet
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.
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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
To accept the Fashion Icon Award, the Grammy winner lived up to the title in the fishnet dress that exposed her Commando thong.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
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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
To accept the Fashion Icon Award, the Grammy winner lived up to the title in the fishnet dress that exposed her Commando thong.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishnet
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Meanwhile, Willow—an aspiring Broadway performer and singer herself—looked like her mom’s twin in a nude and black halterneck gown that featured a strap accent around her neck and shimmering gold, silver, and black embroidery on her floor-length tulle gown.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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Play up the nostalgia with styles in white layered tulle or rich prints.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Add extra lace notions like a collar or cuffs to make your dress feel less bare.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Tonal laces ran from the vamp to the top of the stretch shaft, leaving narrow openings down the front, while a side zipper offered a quicker entry than the full lace-up construction suggested.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
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The simulations relied on lattices with millions of grid points.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Our test prints cover a wide range of real-world scenarios, from fine-detail calibration plates and dimensional-accuracy blocks to functional parts and more complex geometries like lattice baskets and overhang tests.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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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
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An asado-style grill with meats, pineapple and vegetables hanging over a fire previewed the night’s menu.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Which brand of pellet grill is best?—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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“Fishnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishnet. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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