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Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Type: Medium to moist, well-draining, rich
Soil pH: Neutral (6.5-7.5)
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 7
With lacy foliage and tall flower spikes, larkspur adds gorgeous texture and upright structure to the summer garden.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 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
Carthen rounded out the look with a few cocktail rings, but the primary accessory was her lacy black headpiece, worn over her eyes like a veil.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2026
Low-growing spike moss (Selaginella) with its cushion of lacy green leaves and stems is ideal for holiday terrariums and tablescapes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 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
Carthen rounded out the look with a few cocktail rings, but the primary accessory was her lacy black headpiece, worn over her eyes like a veil.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2026
Low-growing spike moss (Selaginella) with its cushion of lacy green leaves and stems is ideal for holiday terrariums and tablescapes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacy
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For those unbelievably hot and humid days on the horizon, throw on a pair of jean shorts over a bikini or a crop top, with a frilly boho blouse as a cover-up.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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The biscuits, flecked with frilly sprigs of dill, are pulled together with sour cream, giving them tenderness and a mild tang.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 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 30 Mar. 2026.
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