fishnet

noun

Definition of fishnetnext
as in tulle

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Recent Examples of fishnet 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 Each entrance is strikingly different — bold geometric statements, ranging from a cube of bright blue fishnet to a grid of hot pink stucco pierced at various angles by huge gray cylinders. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 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 Rebellion was also apparent in the hairstyles exhibited, most notably by singer Miley Cyrus, a fashion fanatic, whose short, spiked look paired perfectly with her risque fishnet Marc Jacobs gown. — Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fishnet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishnet
  1. tulle
  2. lace
  3. lattice
  4. filigree
  5. grille
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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“Fishnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishnet. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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