spiderweb

noun

Definition of spiderwebnext
as in cobweb

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Recent Examples of spiderweb For Rome, Zendaya went archival, wearing a stunning beaded spiderweb dress from Giorgio Armani (spring ’90) and a shimmering Versace crop top and skirt (fall ’97). — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 June 2026 On June 25, Zendaya attended a photo-call in London wearing the slinky blue dress dripping in beads and charms, including a large spiderweb cascading down her back. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 June 2026 The spiderweb—the object of my grief—became both a tether to and a protection from danger. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 The production floor was a boundless spiderweb and we had been entangled effortlessly within it. — Literary Hub, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spiderweb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiderweb
  1. cobweb
  2. labyrinth
Noun
  • Fit that is found in the body at rest, or the cobweb where the broom will not reach.
    — Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Your higher power can be an elephant or a cobweb in a corner.
    — Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of cobweb
Noun
  • No matter what your sport of choice is, tracking it down across the labyrinth of content providers, TV networks, and streaming services can be exhausting.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The Spanish Colonial compound is a labyrinth of courtyards filled with fountains and flowering plants.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of labyrinth

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“Spiderweb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiderweb. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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