Brussels lace

noun

Definition of Brussels lacenext
as in tulle

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Recent Examples of Brussels lace It was built out of antique Brussels lace — along with silk, taffeta and tulle — and embellished with pearls. — Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023 The dress for the party was a slip dress in white jersey and tulle and was worn with Balthazar’s family veil, handmade with Brussels lace and passed down from woman to woman since 1900. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Brussels lace
  1. tulle
  2. lattice
  3. lace
  4. fishnet
  5. filigree
  6. grille
  7. screening
  8. screen
Noun
  • Lipa also wore a six-metre tulle wedding veil that was also hand-embroidered with beads and feathers.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 20 June 2026
  • Boone added a tulle veil, silver jewelry, and even carried a bridal bouquet.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Definition of tulle
Noun
  • 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
  • This lattice pair feels especially elevated and comes in a bunch of great colors.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of lattice
Noun
  • And the Opéra sabot style is adorned with long laces that wrap around the ankle like a dancer’s ribbon.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • The lace overlay extends past the lining into a sheer hem, creating an airy finish that complements the dress’s romantic feel.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of lace
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
  • 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
  • There’s no covering that up at a BBQ full of people standing around a hot grill.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Return the ribs to the grill uncovered for 15–30 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize and become sticky and lacquered.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of grille
Noun
  • In a recent interview on PEOPLE in 10, Chloe opened up about supporting Halle at a screening for her You, Me & Tuscany rom-com in April.
    — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Kohl said major events increasingly rely on advanced identity-verification systems, behavioral screening and other security technologies to validate guest lists.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of screening
Noun
  • Mexican authorities announced no more than 25,000 will be allowed to gather near the statue, with overflow crowds directed to 49 other locations along Paseo de la Reforma and throughout the city featuring screens showing the game.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • With last month’s news that Samsung Display had received Apple's approval to produce screens for the iPhone Fold with an initial order of 3 million units, the consensus was that Apple was being cautious.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of screen

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