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Recent Examples of hosiery
The almost theatrical approach, complete with powder white wigs, opulent outerwear and hosiery, eventually turned into double-breasted coats, and trousers with stripes.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
In addition to hats, hosiery, and purses, in the 1950s a woman’s gloves helped avoid inadvertent intimacy with men.
—Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Where to eat Bastion, run by the Goldbergs and their partner chef Josh Habiger, is within a pair of 1885 buildings known as the Houston Station, formerly a hosiery mill and a syrup company.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 5 Aug. 2025
Founder Ric Cabot’s father started its hosiery mill in 1978.
—Alex Tzelnic, Outside Online, 6 June 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
In addition to hats, hosiery, and purses, in the 1950s a woman’s gloves helped avoid inadvertent intimacy with men.
—Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Where to eat Bastion, run by the Goldbergs and their partner chef Josh Habiger, is within a pair of 1885 buildings known as the Houston Station, formerly a hosiery mill and a syrup company.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 5 Aug. 2025
Founder Ric Cabot’s father started its hosiery mill in 1978.
—Alex Tzelnic, Outside Online, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosiery
Noun
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With the help of vacuum bags, one traveler fit two pairs of jeans, two pairs of joggers, two jackets, socks and underwear, Nike slides, four shirts, and toiletries.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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North opted for the black plaid skirt and blazer, signature floral hat and black knee-high socks worn by Stacey Dash as Cher's BFF, Dionne.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Skims mogul paired the look with sheer black stockings and black leather open-toed heels.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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After Efstratiou's video began circulating, a number of clothing brand owners spoke out about their experience stocking plus-sized clothing.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Once freezing temperatures hit, stop watering to protect your lawn and your hoses and sprinklers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Remove hoses and cover above-ground pipes.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Hosiery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosiery. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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