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fishnets

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plural of fishnet

as in laces

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Noun

Some place more importance on the texture than others, and some demand the laces to stick out at a distinct height.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Nasser said what distinguishes Cosabella from its competitors in the market is the designs and the laces that are all curated in Italy.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of laces

Noun

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
Mancuso’s cascading lines and shimmering filigrees are dazzling, yet almost instantly bring to mind the work of Beck, Vai, Eric Johnson, Eddie Van Halen and other legends who inspired him.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026

Definition of filigrees

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This is more significant than adding generative AI features or embedding copilots into existing screens.

— Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The new nine-hole course will also feature an Irish pub, wiffle ball field, pond, putting course, several large movie screens and potentially even sheep.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Definition of screens

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The simulations relied on lattices with millions of grid points.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
It’s all served in an industrial space of concrete, steel, and glass near the Opera House, warmed in tone by walnut wood lattices and jade green banquettes.

— Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 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

Definition of grilles

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