fishnet

noun

Definition of fishnetnext
as in tulle

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Recent Examples of fishnet La Perla and Falke fishnet stockings became a go-to styling trick that often raised a stranger’s eyebrow or garnered a whistle from dinner dates. — Nicky Josephine, Vogue, 29 June 2026 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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for fishnet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishnet
  1. tulle
  2. lace
  3. lattice
  4. marquisette
  5. filigree
  6. grille
Noun
  • In 2016, Grande began embracing more over-the-top silhouettes, as seen here with this voluminous, billowing black tulle look from Christian Siriano.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • The silk taffeta dress was specially woven and dyed ivory and featured a ruffled collar, puffed sleeves, voluminous skirt and, perhaps most notably, a dramatic 25-foot train and 153-yard tulle veil.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of tulle
Noun
  • This peak Millennial era was a mix of hipster and bohemian aesthetic, with skinny jeans, flannel shirts, flowy lace dresses, oversized felt hats, and combat boots or TOMS Shoes (Hey, remember those?
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The low-top shoes have a round toe, laces, and an outsole, and an easy-to-clean faux leather upper.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of lace
Noun
  • These porous lattice designs consist of repeating three-dimensional networks that provide an ideal balance of stiffness, flexibility, and energy absorption.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Low-energy particles tend to spread out, so capturing their possible positions requires using a huge lattice.
    — Matt von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of lattice
Noun
  • 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
Definition of marquisette
Noun
  • One bestseller, the Chessboard necklace, features a spider’s web of traditional Chinese filigree in silver and gold, accented with diamonds, as a Chinese metaphor for catching wealth.
    — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of filigree
Noun
  • The site can accommodate groups of up to 36 people and includes a grill, fire pit, swings, fishing and swimming when conditions are safe.
    — Evan Moore August 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Bugatti’s hallmark styling cues are ever present, specifically its overt C-line and horseshoe grille, the latter being larger than that of the Bolide.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of grille

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“Fishnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishnet. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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