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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.
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Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 22 Feb. 2018
Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 22 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marquisette
Noun
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Within the exhibition is Hartnell’s iconic yellow silk tulle gown known as the Wattle Dress.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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The gown, made of Duchesse satin from Scotland and silk, was exquisite, with a 15-foot silk tulle train that attached at the shoulders and a bodice encrusted with 10,000 seed pearls and diamanté crystals that formed flowers, roses, jasmine blossoms and ears of wheat.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The windows are adorned with 19th-century lace curtains.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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While these shoes look like a standard pair of sneakers, the laces are more decorative than functional.—
Mary Beth Skylis,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The precision problem Until now, scientists have used hard quantum sensors, such as nanodiamonds, which rely on random defects in a crystal lattice.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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As researchers discovered decades ago, magnetic strength can be greatly improved by adding to the crystalline lattice atoms with unpaired electrons in the 4f orbital—notably the rare earth elements neodymium, praseodymium, and dysprosium.—
Glenn Zorpette,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Guests at the Rosewood can easily visit the local wats or shops such as Anakha Lifestyle, for local finds including sustainable buffalo-horn jewel boxes, hair clips, and chokers finished with silver filigree.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those who wished to see Garner clad in fishnets and rubber bracelets as the Material Girl will still have a chance.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Although the clothes were Medieval in inspiration, they were given a fetishistic twist with garter belts, fishnet stockings, and lacy bras.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Marquisette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marquisette. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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