tulle

noun

Definition of tullenext
as in lace

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Recent Examples of tulle Along with the jacket, Erivo wore a layered tulle skirt from the French luxury fashion house. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 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 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 See All Example Sentences for tulle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tulle
  1. lace
  2. fishnet
  3. lattice
  4. filigree
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
  • 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

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