tulles

noun

plural of tulle
as in fishnets

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  1. laces
  2. filigrees
  3. lattices
  4. screens
  5. grilles
Noun
  • And ribbed laces will give you more confidence in their security.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The kicks boast a monochromic style down to their laces and outsoles.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of laces
Noun
  • In moments like these, KAVARI carves intricate filigrees out of monolithic blocks of sound, keeping the spiky moments from devolving into overly indulgent harsh noise (for fans of the latter, try her side project EEL BLOOD).
    — James Gui, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Mancuso’s cascading lines and shimmering filigrees are dazzling, yet almost instantly bring to mind the work of Beck, Vai, Eric Johnson, Eddie Van Halen and other legends who inspired him.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Definition of filigrees
Noun
  • On three-dimensional lattices — the graphs that most closely mirror physical systems — what happens exactly at the critical probability?
    — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • These included lattices, curved structures, and surfaces capable of changing their topography.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of lattices
Noun
  • The school moved into a new building, but along with its new state-of-the-art theater with its bright orange seats and the big LED screens in the gym came the school's 110-year-old bell.
    — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026
  • People would spend hours comparing screens, sizes, picture quality, and whatnot.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of screens
Noun
  • While charcoal grills are the affordable gold standard for many home cooks, gas grills can do nearly everything a charcoal grill can (just with slightly less smoky flavor).
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
  • For gas grills, use indirect heat by leaving one burner off or lowering one side of the grill.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of grilles
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“Tulles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tulles. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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