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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.
—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
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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
Noun
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The kits, which include a wipe, aromatherapy and comfortable socks are not covered by insurance and cost $50 to $80.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The footwear had a vintage aura, and paired with her white knee-high socks and polka dot dress, the singer-songwriter almost looked plucked out of the London mod scene of the ’60s.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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White catfish are popular freshwater catfish used for stocking ponds and private lakes.—
Ken Perrotte,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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That means clear responsibility for stocking products, better oversight, visible and consistently filled dispensers, staff training, and real time reporting when supplies run low.—
Gale Brewer,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Cracked Hoses Whatever your summer gardening plans may be, making sure that your hoses are in good shape is key to maintaining a healthy lawn.—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
1 June 2026
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The whole ritual of connecting the hose and vacuum head to the skimmer basket, doing the actual vacuuming, then cleaning the equipment off and putting it away could easily take an hour.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Hosiery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosiery. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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