: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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The Prada gown, with peek-a-book paneling, is timeless and chic with tulle and pearl embellishments.
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Marty Supreme star and presenter Gwyneth Paltrow looked fresh and fashionable in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé ivory silk strapless gown featuring dramatic cut-out sides that revealed nude tulle trousers accented by subtle crystal embellishment.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
These women stood out not just for their star power, but for their fearless approach to fashion—embracing eye-catching embellishments like feathers, tulle, intricate embroidery and dramatic textures that transformed classic silhouettes into statement-making ensembles.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 15 Mar. 2026
For cocktail dresses with some fabric texture, consider this tulle midi dress or this lace sheath dress—both of which come in a multitude of spring color options.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Marty Supreme star and presenter Gwyneth Paltrow looked fresh and fashionable in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé ivory silk strapless gown featuring dramatic cut-out sides that revealed nude tulle trousers accented by subtle crystal embellishment.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
These women stood out not just for their star power, but for their fearless approach to fashion—embracing eye-catching embellishments like feathers, tulle, intricate embroidery and dramatic textures that transformed classic silhouettes into statement-making ensembles.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 15 Mar. 2026
For cocktail dresses with some fabric texture, consider this tulle midi dress or this lace sheath dress—both of which come in a multitude of spring color options.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tulle
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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tulle
noun
: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
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