: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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Paula Abdul embraced futuristic couture in a sculptural white gown adorned with geometric beading, sheer paneling and flowing tulle accents.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Along with the jacket, Erivo wore a layered tulle skirt from the French luxury fashion house.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
In one black and white image, the pair are seen staring lovingly at each other, Meghan's 16-foot-long silk tulle veil flowing behind her.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Underneath that, there were several petticoats and a tulle-and-lace train insert.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Along with the jacket, Erivo wore a layered tulle skirt from the French luxury fashion house.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
In one black and white image, the pair are seen staring lovingly at each other, Meghan's 16-foot-long silk tulle veil flowing behind her.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Underneath that, there were several petticoats and a tulle-and-lace train insert.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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tulle
noun
: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
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