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fishnet

noun

Definition of fishnet

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

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Noun

The dress featured a lace bodice and tulle skirt, which the singer paired with a black lace veil and a silver headpiece.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Adding more drama to the lingerie look, Waterhouse wore a light pink tulle boudoir-style robe with ruffling.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of tulle

Noun

The long dress was covered in a layer of delicate lace and featured a sheer lace panel on the bottom of the skirt.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
Charlize Theron attended the Odyssey photo call in China wearing a black and silver gown with lace details by Givenchy by Sarah Burton.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of lace

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

Other highlights include a spa, fitness studio, yoga space, and sauna, plus a top deck with a grill and outdoor cinema.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Zack finds a smile for his mother at the patio table; Tom glances over his shoulder at nothing before Natalie joins him at the grill.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026

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