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 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 And with one last grasp of fabric, Gaga’s final look was a sequin bikini and fishnets paired with glittery platform boots. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 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 See All Example Sentences for fishnet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishnet
  1. tulle
  2. lace
  3. lattice
  4. marquisette
  5. filigree
  6. grille
Noun
  • Along the bodice of the backless dress, the nude design boasted a tulle waist tie that hung down past the model’s knees.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The silk taffeta dress was specially woven and dyed ivory and featured a ruffled collar, puffed sleeves, voluminous skirt and, perhaps most notably, a dramatic 25-foot train and 153-yard tulle veil.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of tulle
Noun
  • This peak Millennial era was a mix of hipster and bohemian aesthetic, with skinny jeans, flannel shirts, flowy lace dresses, oversized felt hats, and combat boots or TOMS Shoes (Hey, remember those?
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The low-top shoes have a round toe, laces, and an outsole, and an easy-to-clean faux leather upper.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of lace
Noun
  • Instead, the real-time images revealed that copper retained order in its crystal lattice and melted steadily past this theoretical limit.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Months later, to her delight, a bounty of new sprouts appeared, ready to guide into a lattice pattern.
    — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of lattice
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Guests can also order grill kits, which include either steak or chicken along with green beans, mac and cheese, and baked beans, all to be cooked on your private grill.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Outside, a fire pit, grill, and hammock create an inviting experience for evenings at home.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of grille

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“Fishnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishnet. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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