tulle
Example Sentences
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Lady Gaga embraced her "Mayhem" era, rocking a high-necked sleeveless black feather gown from Matieres Fecales that trailed behind her in wisps of tulle.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
The Bryants aren’t the only ones smiling by the time the last strips of white and purple tulle are wrapped around the mummy and the giant warty witch is securely tied against a tree.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025
It was an image on Instagram, taken at a friend’s wedding, of a mutual acquaintance in a jewel-toned tulle gown.
From Slate • Dec. 14, 2024
Run to a fabric store and pick up the nearest bolt of tulle.
From Salon • May 16, 2024
It's sort of fitted, with a sweetheart neckline, and I guess the skirt is really an A-line, but there’s a layer of white tulle underneath.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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