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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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Its tulle is brittle and sharp, brushing against my fur like a thousand tiny teeth, a cruel lover that bites with every move.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The 16-foot silk tulle veil was held in place by the Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s because giant hogweed is a member of the carrot family, and its nondescript leaves and white flowers resemble Queen Anne’s lace.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Other details include organic cotton laces and a 100 percent cork insole.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Before the Dallas skyline, rope access technicians Ian Porter and Kain McLuaghlin of Highpoint Access scale the lattice-shell structure to make tweaks to new LED lighting installed on Reunion Tower, March 19, 2026.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Inspired by the helter-skelter brickwork of Chiang Mai's crumbling temples, their façades feature masonry laid in intricate motifs and wooden lattices that create beautiful shadowy patterns when the sun hits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Guests at the Rosewood can easily visit the local wats or shops such as Anakha Lifestyle, for local finds including sustainable buffalo-horn jewel boxes, hair clips, and chokers finished with silver filigree.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The fine delicate filigree of lines at the corners of her eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Although the clothes were Medieval in inspiration, they were given a fetishistic twist with garter belts, fishnet stockings, and lacy bras.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Each entrance is strikingly different — bold geometric statements, ranging from a cube of bright blue fishnet to a grid of hot pink stucco pierced at various angles by huge gray cylinders.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Marquisette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marquisette. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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