marquisette

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Recent Examples of marquisette 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marquisette
Noun
  • The dress featured semi-sheer panels with strategic black fabric placement, multiple layers of black and sheer tulle creating a flowing, dramatic silhouette and a mermaid-style skirt that flared out toward the bottom.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The Happy Kangaroo Matzah Cover Make your matzah look fancy-schmancy with this sheer tulle cover.
    Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Prices for the 21 pieces range max out at $5,000, but Acra’s sophisticated élan is still prevalent in the use of Mikado — her fabric of choice — and lace with rose motifs that hint at the brand’s name.
    Ari Stark, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Silk, Lingerie, and Lace Delicate fabrics like silk, lingerie, and lace require special care while washing.
    Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Together, these techniques proved that lattice strain helps stabilize rubidium within the material.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2025
  • On one side of the watch, the main timekeeping dial is executed in a deep blue lacquer and surrounded by a lattice of white gold lines intersecting blue lacquer plates and bridges; on the reverse, significant skeletonization allows the wearer to view the Calibre 179’s intricate clockwork beneath.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But most of his filigree is sold from his studio and many are custom orders.
    Sandra Jordan, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
  • There were also some production filigrees that evoked Owens’ old stomping grounds, such as quick shots of reporters on the ground telling viewers to stay tuned for their coming stories.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Exaggerating the look’s punk inspiration, Stefani also wore fishnet stockings.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Give the combo a modern-day update with a textured base layer (i.e., lace or fishnet), topped with the oversized tee of your choice.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025

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“Marquisette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marquisette. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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