tulle

noun

Definition of tullenext
as in lace

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Recent Examples of tulle Notably, in March, Underwood wore a floral illusion gown composed of beige tulle and pink flower petals that sculpted a whimsical bodice. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 28 June 2026 With her more-is-more attitude and exaggerated tulle silhouettes, Simone Rocha just might be one of the brands most beloved by fashion insiders and Vogue brides. — Anny Choi, Vogue, 9 June 2026 Her third-round match against Iva Jović brought another new overskirt, this one gold tulle that made for a balletic look when worn under the ruffles of her dress. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 28 May 2026 Paula Abdul embraced futuristic couture in a sculptural white gown adorned with geometric beading, sheer paneling and flowing tulle accents. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tulle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tulle
  1. lace
  2. marquisette
  3. fishnet
  4. lattice
  5. filigree
Noun
  • The Oxfords have a lace-up front with cotton laces, goatskin lining and a leather outsole.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • Ellie Goulding glows in gold and lace during a date night in New York City on July 8.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of lace
Noun
  • 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
Definition of marquisette
Noun
  • 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
  • La Perla and Falke fishnet stockings became a go-to styling trick that often raised a stranger’s eyebrow or garnered a whistle from dinner dates.
    — Nicky Josephine, Vogue, 29 June 2026
Definition of fishnet
Noun
  • Alternating magnetic polarities ensure reliable alignment into square lattice formations.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • Some folks might not like the flat-lattice keyboard, which feels a little bit shallow, but the power-efficient mini-LED backlighting is a nice touch.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 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

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