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Recent Examples of hosiery
Only a sliver of hosiery visible between mid-calf and ankle.
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Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
28 Feb. 2026
In December 2023, Gruppo Calzedonia took on the Oniverse moniker, reflecting the transformation of the Italian company from an innerwear and hosiery specialist to an international and diversified group that now spans from luxury fashion and the label Antonio Marras to bridal, food and wine.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
Some people got it—Censori says Saint Laurent’s creative director Anthony Vaccarello came up to her at Chateau Marmont and said Censori’s hosiery had influenced a YSL show.
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Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
But, thin hosiery isn’t going to cut it.
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Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
30 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
28 Feb. 2026
In December 2023, Gruppo Calzedonia took on the Oniverse moniker, reflecting the transformation of the Italian company from an innerwear and hosiery specialist to an international and diversified group that now spans from luxury fashion and the label Antonio Marras to bridal, food and wine.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
Some people got it—Censori says Saint Laurent’s creative director Anthony Vaccarello came up to her at Chateau Marmont and said Censori’s hosiery had influenced a YSL show.
—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
But, thin hosiery isn’t going to cut it.
—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hosiery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosiery
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The hats are shaped like the pope's miter, with the team's sock logo in the middle.
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The stretchy knit upper gives them a comfy, sock-like feel, and the midsole features the brand’s foamy Goga Max cushioning.
Noun
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And though some may call it overly sweet, Christopher’s Big Cherry does fit perfectly in a Christmas stocking, and that’s a big win.
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The stocking was done in 1941 and ’42.
Noun
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To maximize water absorption, use a drip irrigation system or direct your hose straight to the plants’ roots and avoid getting water on plant leaves and fruit.
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If only mild signs are present, Lago recommends rinsing the dog’s mouth with water, either using a hose or a damp cloth.
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“Hosiery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosiery. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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