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Recent Examples of hosiery
Charli wore the collection’s opening look, which consisted of a sheer tube dress made of hosiery.
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Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
The offbeat setting and the unusual curatorial style, with sculptures assorted around piled boxes of hosiery, acted as a creative means of showing the work of young artists during a time when many New York galleries are closing.
—The Artnews Awards Jury, ARTnews.com, 4 Dec. 2024
As this spring’s brightly colored tights trend proves, hosiery is no longer just reserved for modesty and warmth.
—Kristine Romano, refinery29.com, 28 Feb. 2024
All of these can be paired with thin trouser socks and hosiery for those wintery days that need a little extra coverage, too.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
The offbeat setting and the unusual curatorial style, with sculptures assorted around piled boxes of hosiery, acted as a creative means of showing the work of young artists during a time when many New York galleries are closing.
—The Artnews Awards Jury, ARTnews.com, 4 Dec. 2024
As this spring’s brightly colored tights trend proves, hosiery is no longer just reserved for modesty and warmth.
—Kristine Romano, refinery29.com, 28 Feb. 2024
All of these can be paired with thin trouser socks and hosiery for those wintery days that need a little extra coverage, too.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hosiery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosiery
Noun
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Dad wore moccasins for casual shoes so there was no need to keep white shoelaces in his sock drawer.—
Judy Holmes,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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If your Raynaud’s also affects your toes, thick wool or other types of thermal socks can help protect them; double up if necessary.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Both graduated compression stockings and anti-embolism stockings typically require a prescription from a primary care physician or a specialist, if the condition is more severe.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Jan. 2025
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Legs must be completely covered at all times, with white stockings going from the top of the shoe to the mid-calf, according to the manual.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Dunn also has a smaller squad positioned strategically up the hill, on Mandeville Canyon, standing by with hoses and other firefighting equipment in case the encroaching blaze threatens any of the multimillion-dollar homes under his protection.—
Jason McGahan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
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These hose sections will be used as spacers to keep the twine from rubbing against the tree’s trunk and causing damage. 2.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Hosiery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosiery. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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