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shoelace

[shoo-leys] / ˈʃuˌleɪs /
NOUN
lace
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Accessories—anything from shoelace charms to glitter freckles to decor for your decor—give consumers ways to update their look and express themselves at a fraction of the cost.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 23, 2025

All eyes are on this bag with neon yellow shoelace tassels as Thomas reaches for the worn leather strap — a patina that every leather goods owner hopes for, especially in a reclaimed vintage treasure.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2025

The ends of your shoelace are coated with a hard plastic shell called an aglet, which protects the lace from unraveling.

From Science Daily Apr. 8, 2024

He gets lost so often that she attaches a tag to his shoelace with her phone number.

From New York Times Nov. 14, 2023

I fell asleep biting a piece of shoelace, leaning against the pine trunk, wishing Mom would find me.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

He can't tie his own shoelaces and his Vespa scooter strains to bear his weight - in one week, its wheels broke seven times.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

It even uses thinner shoelaces, using a grippy sawtooth pattern that helps them stay tied.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 19, 2026

Twisting and tying shoelaces into a knot became a formidable task for Justin Herbert in the days following hand surgery.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 26, 2025

Telomeres are located at the ends of chromosomes and function much like the plastic tips on shoelaces that prevent fraying.

From Science Daily Dec. 4, 2025

I kept shifting in my seat, untying and retying my shoelaces.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini




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