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Recent Examples of lacy
This garden classic features unique blooms and seed pods that sit in a lacy cup of threadlike foliage.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Making its first venture outside of its home state will be Seattle native Moto Pizza, which specializes in Detroit-style pizza with characteristically lacy, cheesy crust.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2025
In new photos from a Beckham family yacht trip off the coast of Italy, Victoria seemed to shirk traditional bathing suit cover ups in favor of wearing sheer, lacy lingerie over her black bikini during a family yacht trip off the coast Italy.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2025
Anna Sui, for instance, went with a romantic vibe, showcasing a lacy floral embellishment on a range of silhouettes with the help of frequent collaborator John Fluevog.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Making its first venture outside of its home state will be Seattle native Moto Pizza, which specializes in Detroit-style pizza with characteristically lacy, cheesy crust.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2025
In new photos from a Beckham family yacht trip off the coast of Italy, Victoria seemed to shirk traditional bathing suit cover ups in favor of wearing sheer, lacy lingerie over her black bikini during a family yacht trip off the coast Italy.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2025
Anna Sui, for instance, went with a romantic vibe, showcasing a lacy floral embellishment on a range of silhouettes with the help of frequent collaborator John Fluevog.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacy
Adjective
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Both the stems and frilly leaves are put to use in this vegetarian-friendly lasagna, complete with layers of noodles, tomatoes, and plenty of mozzarella cheese.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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So don’t let anyone guilt you into staying in Little Mikey’s room, or even the guest room with the frilly pillow shams.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Claretta Surratt, 49, from Lancaster, watched the flowery extravaganza from beneath a black Juicy Couture umbrella and was bundled in a quilted jacket.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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Cut the fluff, the warm-up, the flowery exposition.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Lacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacy. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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