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Copy the actress by pairing these jeans with a pretty eyelet blouse, or wear them with sweaters, T-shirts, or even sweatshirts.—Averi Baudler, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 The spring-ready button-down has elevated pearl eyelet detailing on the collar and down the center with an eyelet pattern throughout.—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2025 To bring this trend into your wardrobe, shop for airy maxi dresses, lace and eyelet blouses, and breezy skirts in muted tones.—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025 Specs: Care Instructions: Boll & Branch Signature Long Sleeve & Pants Pajama Set
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This Boll & Branch set stands apart because of a unique double-button detail and eyelet hemstitching.—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyelet
Word History
Etymology
alteration of Middle English oilet, from Anglo-French oillet, diminutive of oil eye, from Latin oculus
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