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Recent Examples of Brussels lace
It was built out of antique Brussels lace — along with silk, taffeta and tulle — and embellished with pearls.
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Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
The dress for the party was a slip dress in white jersey and tulle and was worn with Balthazar’s family veil, handmade with Brussels lace and passed down from woman to woman since 1900.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
The dress included an ivory ball skirt complete with a lace train, as well as a bodice of antique Brussels lace adorned with pearls.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 14 July 2022
Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
The dress for the party was a slip dress in white jersey and tulle and was worn with Balthazar’s family veil, handmade with Brussels lace and passed down from woman to woman since 1900.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
The dress included an ivory ball skirt complete with a lace train, as well as a bodice of antique Brussels lace adorned with pearls.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 14 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Brussels lace
Noun
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The gown stood apart with the dramatic tulle and lace neckline that framed Saldaña’s shoulders.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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The tulle skirt portion of Lupita’s outfit made for an excellent pairing.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Wrapped in lattice, the freestanding minaret features mechanized speakers that ascend to issue calls to prayer.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2025
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John Bardeen, Leon Cooper, and John Robert Schrieffer figured out that at low temperatures, a material’s jittery atomic lattice quiets down, so more delicate effects come through.—
Charlie Wood,
WIRED,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Spiked embellishments emerge like fractured bones, delicate lace frays at the edges, unravelling with time, while heavy fabrics ground the collection in the weight of memory.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Unlike other brands, Tanner Fletcher wants each collection to feel like an extension of what’s come before — hence the recurring motifs of frilly fringe, delicate lace, and bountiful bows.—
Michael Cuby,
Them,
26 Feb. 2025
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Williams had on fishnet stockings, fluffy boots and a matching black outfit.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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Out and about in New York, she’s been seen in a figure-hugging fishnet sweaterdress in autumnal maroon with maroon combat boots to match.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
12 Dec. 2024
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But most of his filigree is sold from his studio and many are custom orders.—
Sandra Jordan,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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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
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The grille panel at the vehicle's front-end also extends forward and drops down to serve as a curved loveseat for enjoying some fresh air.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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Vehicles without chrome grille deflectors are not part of this recall.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Following the screening there will be a Q&A discussion with the film’s director, Scott Barnett, along with former Heat center and current team executive Alonzo Mourning, museum director Terrance Cribbs-Lorrant and Miramar Chief of Police Delrish Moss.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2025
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Following the screening, Ye took to Instagram to publicly celebrate his wife’s performance.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Their unique design also makes each versatile piece safe to use on the stove, in the oven, and even on the grill.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Meats are fired over an Argentinian-style grill and served with a Guateño feast of shucos, chuchitos, tamales and, of course, coffee.—
Laura Tejeda,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Brussels lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Brussels%20lace. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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