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Recent Examples of hosiery
The almost theatrical approach, complete with powder white wigs, opulent outerwear and hosiery, eventually turned into double-breasted coats, and trousers with stripes.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
In addition to hats, hosiery, and purses, in the 1950s a woman’s gloves helped avoid inadvertent intimacy with men.
—Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Where to eat Bastion, run by the Goldbergs and their partner chef Josh Habiger, is within a pair of 1885 buildings known as the Houston Station, formerly a hosiery mill and a syrup company.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 5 Aug. 2025
Founder Ric Cabot’s father started its hosiery mill in 1978.
—Alex Tzelnic, Outside Online, 6 June 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
In addition to hats, hosiery, and purses, in the 1950s a woman’s gloves helped avoid inadvertent intimacy with men.
—Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Where to eat Bastion, run by the Goldbergs and their partner chef Josh Habiger, is within a pair of 1885 buildings known as the Houston Station, formerly a hosiery mill and a syrup company.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 5 Aug. 2025
Founder Ric Cabot’s father started its hosiery mill in 1978.
—Alex Tzelnic, Outside Online, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosiery
Noun
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Claire’s, which sells fashion accessories including footwear and socks, was able to avoid a liquidation through a sale of its assets to Ames Watson for $140 million.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Soccer star David Beckham appeared in an ad for the brand in 2014, and former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens pulled a Sharpie from his sock to autograph a football on live TV after scoring a touchdown in 2002.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Who would have thought multiple books could fit in a stocking?—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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That makes this the best time to grab an advent calendar and a few toys for your pets' stockings!—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some garden tasks are must-dos before the first frosts, like draining the hose timer and bringing it indoors.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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Remove hoses and cover above-ground pipes.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Hosiery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosiery. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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