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fishnet

noun

Definition of fishnetnext
as in tulle

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Recent Examples of fishnet The ivory swimsuit was decorated with fishnet fabric and dainty sequins reminiscent of scales. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026 Fallon held up a 25-year-old photo of the actress and producer — who originally portrayed Elle Woods — rocking a spaghetti-strap pink fishnet mermaid dress. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 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 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
  • Zendaya chose a glittering Prada gown bedecked in shimmering crystals with a plunging tulle neckline, along with Mikimoto jewelry, including lavish pearl-and-diamond earrings and two rings from the Petals collection.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Of course, bows and tulle are also must-haves for LFW attendee thanks to Simone Rocha.
    — Phil Oh, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of tulle
Noun
  • Related Articles The garment was sheer in places, while others were more opaque, as is the nature of most lace fabrics.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Instead keep the silhouette low-profile and streamlined, then let one detail — whether the print, material, sole, or laces — do the talking, says Kopulos.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of lace
Noun
  • Diamond-spin systems have typically relied on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers, which are formed when a nitrogen atom replaces a carbon atom next to an empty position in the diamond lattice.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The exact value of the critical probability changes depending on the shape of the lattice — a square lattice has a different critical probability than a triangular one, and a 3D lattice has a different critical probability than a 2D one.
    — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 31 Aug. 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
  • Around this infrastructure, Pizzini and her team reconstructed the original Muppet Theatre, from the iconic arches to the filigree to the safety curtain with the door Kermit pops out of in the opening sequence.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of filigree
Noun
  • Heat the tortillas on the grill until warmed through and serve with the fajitas, along with the salsa and guacamole.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The four-piece collection includes a Dutch oven, a braiser, and a grill pan, plus one universal lid that fits all three.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of grille

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“Fishnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishnet. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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