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fishnets

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plural of fishnet

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Next, the Alo Aspen Lace-Up Boot, which also retails for $375, introduces a winter silhouette defined by wraparound laces, a plush, textured upper and a chunky, treaded sole.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
The Hotshot is made from duraleather and real pigskin suede overlays, and per usual, your recipient won’t have to struggle to put on their shoes, thanks to the no-tie laces and slip-in design.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of laces

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All the filigrees and arabesques on Marquee Moon are all mine.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026
In moments like these, KAVARI carves intricate filigrees out of monolithic blocks of sound, keeping the spiky moments from devolving into overly indulgent harsh noise (for fans of the latter, try her side project EEL BLOOD).

— James Gui, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026

Definition of filigrees

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The modular laptop display system is not an entirely new idea, and there are some existing products on the market that offer detachable portable screens.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
These floor-to-ceiling screens allow for the most air movement and light.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of screens

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This is immediately clear upon crossing the threshold, when the atmosphere takes on a futuristic tone, as a corridor of Ando’s signature industrial concrete and light wood lattices carries visitors deep inside the building.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Researchers successfully produced previously unseen crystal lattices through natural molecular deformation.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of lattices

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While charcoal grills are the affordable gold standard for many home cooks, gas grills can do nearly everything a charcoal grill can (just with slightly less smoky flavor).

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
For gas grills, use indirect heat by leaving one burner off or lowering one side of the grill.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

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