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Recent Examples of hosiery
Swe-s, the parent company of the premium hosiery brand Swedish Stockings, announced the launch of Treadfine.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
This new business production will use the group’s know-how in sustainable hosiery to replace wear-and-tear nylon production with more durable and responsibly produced options in an effort to give brands a better alternative.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
While the boxer shorts trend and bras-as-tops look were plenty prevalent (as in seasons past), the more unexpected look came via hosiery.
—Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The primary fabrics used were Irish tweed, selected from Magee of Ireland and Harris of Scotland (hinting at some of Chanel’s early tweed jackets), silk and traditional Irish knitwear and wool hosiery.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
This new business production will use the group’s know-how in sustainable hosiery to replace wear-and-tear nylon production with more durable and responsibly produced options in an effort to give brands a better alternative.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
While the boxer shorts trend and bras-as-tops look were plenty prevalent (as in seasons past), the more unexpected look came via hosiery.
—Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The primary fabrics used were Irish tweed, selected from Magee of Ireland and Harris of Scotland (hinting at some of Chanel’s early tweed jackets), silk and traditional Irish knitwear and wool hosiery.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosiery
Noun
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But the rules don't address the passengers who remove their footwear and keep their socks, which, as everyone knows, can be just as bad.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Beyond the shorts and baggy jacket, Hailey Bieber chose a pair of flat, masculine loafers matched with white high socks, emulating the schoolgirl aesthetic.—
Isabel Serra,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Compression Socks Compression socks (or compression stockings) may reduce swelling and improve foot circulation.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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By 1963, there were enough birds from this original stocking to warrant an open season.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Spending $15 on a 5-gallon bag with a hose is much more my style.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2025
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The hose method: Cleaning durable rugs with a hose is generally safe, but don't attempt this on a wool rug.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Hosiery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosiery. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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