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Recent Examples of lacy
Fennel is a relative of parsley, cilantro, carrot and dill, with soft and lacy foliage to match.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
As if her loose jeans, sheer, oversized tank, and lacy bra didn't instantly guarantee cool-girl vibes, this new, significantly shorter hairstyle took it over the top.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Mar. 2026
The patties are indeed thin, but the burger sits more upright than most smashes and there isn’t the lacy crispness on the edges.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
It’s brilliantly matched with malawach, the Jewish Yemenite flatbread that’s wood-fired here and pulls apart in lacy croissant layers.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
As if her loose jeans, sheer, oversized tank, and lacy bra didn't instantly guarantee cool-girl vibes, this new, significantly shorter hairstyle took it over the top.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Mar. 2026
The patties are indeed thin, but the burger sits more upright than most smashes and there isn’t the lacy crispness on the edges.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
It’s brilliantly matched with malawach, the Jewish Yemenite flatbread that’s wood-fired here and pulls apart in lacy croissant layers.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacy
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This week, Julia Fox became an unexpected adopter of conservative kitsch at the Fashion Trust US Awards, arriving in a frilly satin salmon pink oversized nightgown from rising cult label Ashley Williams.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their frilly edges look like they’ve been cut with pinking shears and the silvery-gray foliage is long and narrow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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With their blissful harmonies and flowery, mystical lyrics, the Texas duo embodied soft rock, ushering in the genre at the dawn of the Seventies with a gentle nudge and a tip of Seals’ signature newsboy cap.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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The softer songs ease off of careful provocations and shouty tones, for the most part, in favor of more flowery writing and vocal deliveries.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.—
Wendy O'Dea,
Robb Report,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Lacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacy. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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