: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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Biel, who shares sons Phineas, 4, and Silas, 9, with musician Justin Timberlake, sports an all-black dress with feathers around her shoulders and a satin train while Zaya wears a white tulle dress with a pink ribbon around her waist.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Her look consisted of a tulle pullover dress in the trending hue seafoam green.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
Chiffons, tulles, sheer organza, and frothy, cascading silks aren’t afraid to take up space.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
They are generally made of netting or tulle and attached to a comb or a decorative barrette.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Her look consisted of a tulle pullover dress in the trending hue seafoam green.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
Chiffons, tulles, sheer organza, and frothy, cascading silks aren’t afraid to take up space.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
They are generally made of netting or tulle and attached to a comb or a decorative barrette.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
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