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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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Luckily, that’s not the case with the Daily Stride socks, which have an interior grip that prevents them from slipping.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Alo Yoga Half-Crew Throwback Sock Lean into the ’80s gym vibe with this retro pair of socks that are identical to Jenner’s.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the end of their version of Cinderella, the tragic stepsisters cut off the backs of their heels to try to fit into the glass slipper; the prince only notices the deception when their stockings fill with blood.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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Over-the-counter compression stockings are not expensive and are similar to support panty hose.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Over-the-counter compression stockings are not expensive and are similar to support panty hose.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Exercises include practicing search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation techniques, hose line advancement and salvage operations.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Hosiery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosiery. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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