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Recent Examples of marquisette
The bodice had an off-the-shoulder decollete, while the shoulder-length puffed sleeves were of silk marquisette.
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Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 22 Feb. 2018
Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 22 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marquisette
Noun
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At their outdoor ceremony, Steinfeld wore a white strapless wedding gown, a tulle veil and sheer opera gloves.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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Hough’s pristine ivory look featured a tulle mermaid skirt reminiscent of the kind worn by Marilyn Monroe, Diana Dors and Vera Ellen in the 1940s and ‘50s.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The metallic leather cap toe and stiletto heel offered a clean contrast to the transparent PVC sides — an effect that mirrored the gown’s interplay of opaque velvet and sheer lace.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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These structural characteristics reflect and refract light in a way that creates a subtle but dazzling iridescence – less like the bold sparkle of a peacock and more like fine lace held up to sunlight.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The alloy was used for the supple lattice structure of the Bouquet des Roses set — a necklace, ring, ear cuff and earrings — in the Diorexquis high jewelry collection, unveiled May 5 at the Château de La Colle Noire, once Christian Dior’s home in Southern France.—
Nazanin Lankarani,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Over time, a distinct, lattice or fishnet pattern forms.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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There are a few digital filigrees and subtones added by the experimental pop wizard A. G. Cook.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
Noun
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There were loads of safety pins, fishnet, and spike heels on the carpet.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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In December, Simpson shared a glamorous photo of herself sitting next to some musical gear while wearing a white romper with a black fishnet midriff paired with matching black fishnets and platform boots.—
Janelle Ash,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Marquisette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marquisette. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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