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marquisette

noun

Definition of marquisette

as in tulle

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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. — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 22 Feb. 2018

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Noun

The star paired the Alta Moda Sardegna 2024 collection piece with matching gold bangle bracelets and a dramatic long black tulle veil, which was lavishly embroidered with gold thread.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 July 2026
The deep red design featured a full satin and tulle skirt and a strapless top.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of tulle

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The actress closed the show wearing a white minidress with lace tights and a lace top hat featuring a floor-length veil.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Madonna wore a sheer pink lace waist-cincher and pink bloomers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftimeshow on July 19.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 July 2026

Definition of lace

Noun

Hand-built in Brooklyn, the open lattice design creates visual depth while keeping the piece surprisingly light and airy despite its generous size.

— Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
More work needed But with the breaks, these phonons are scattered, atomic bonds are distorted, and the whole lattice is changed so that heat can’t travel easily.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

Definition of lattice

Noun

American Stories is just nine songs, but pretty much every centimeter is garlanded with grabby bits of sonic filigree.

— Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
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, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of filigree

Noun

Jennifer Lopez looked incredible in a cheeky lace bodysuit and fishnet tights during a recent show at her Las Vegas residency.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Fallon held up a 25-year-old photo of the actress and producer — who originally portrayed Elle Woods — rocking a spaghetti-strap pink fishnet mermaid dress.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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