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Recent Examples of lacy
The entrepreneur—who cycled through four different Romantic, Seductress, Playful, and Comfy personas earlier this year—dropped several pieces that could double as outerwear, including lacy multi-tiered miniskirts, ruffled bodysuits, and satin corsets.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Fennel is a relative of parsley, cilantro, carrot and dill, with soft and lacy foliage to match.
—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
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Fennel is a relative of parsley, cilantro, carrot and dill, with soft and lacy foliage to match.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacy
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There’s a vintage Palm Springs vibe at the 50th-floor Swim Club, a sunny happening spot with a 30-meter infinity pool lined with sun loungers, blue frilly parasols, and vertiginous views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Anything is welcome on a tea sandwich, from buttery avocado and crisp cucumber to frilly pea tendrils.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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With all of the film’s complicated theoretical physics and flowery musings about the power of love and time, going melodramatic could push the film into eyeroll territory.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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These days, the emails often open with flowery, highly specific praise about the book.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 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 10 May. 2026.
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