tulle

noun

Definition of tullenext
as in lace

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Recent Examples of tulle The star paired the Alta Moda Sardegna 2024 collection piece with matching gold bangle bracelets and a dramatic long black tulle veil, which was lavishly embroidered with gold thread. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 July 2026 The late-morning sun peeked through a gauzy veil of fog, bright laughter echoing over the giddy whisper of tulle as the brides posed for pictures outside the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 The celebration included dual Zac Posen custom designs – DeGeneres in a cream vest and slacks, de Rossi in a tuxedo halter top and baby pink tulle skirt – plus an all-vegan menu, and it was officiated by self-help author and friend Wayne Dyer. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 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. marquisette
  3. fishnet
  4. lattice
  5. filigree
Noun
  • The long dress was covered in a layer of delicate lace and featured a sheer lace panel on the bottom of the skirt.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Charlize Theron attended the Odyssey photo call in China wearing a black and silver gown with lace details by Givenchy by Sarah Burton.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of lace
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  • The bodice had an off-the-shoulder decollete, while the shoulder-length puffed sleeves were of silk marquisette.
    — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 22 Feb. 2018
Definition of marquisette
Noun
  • Jennifer Lopez looked incredible in a cheeky lace bodysuit and fishnet tights during a recent show at her Las Vegas residency.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 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
Definition of fishnet
Noun
  • Their solution began with a honeycomb lattice built from magnetic rods.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Low-energy particles tend to spread out, so capturing their possible positions requires using a huge lattice.
    — Matt von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of lattice
Noun
  • One bestseller, the Chessboard necklace, features a spider’s web of traditional Chinese filigree in silver and gold, accented with diamonds, as a Chinese metaphor for catching wealth.
    — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of filigree

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