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Recent Examples of hosiery
While the boxer shorts trend and bras-as-tops look were plenty prevalent (as in seasons past), the more unexpected look came via hosiery.
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Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2025
For her big day, Bianca wore a backless black halter top paired with hosiery.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The best-performing sectors were silk spinning, home textiles and hosiery.
—Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Trending details; face-framing hoods, lacy elaborate hosiery, extra sheer sunglasses.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
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Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2025
For her big day, Bianca wore a backless black halter top paired with hosiery.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The best-performing sectors were silk spinning, home textiles and hosiery.
—Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Trending details; face-framing hoods, lacy elaborate hosiery, extra sheer sunglasses.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hosiery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosiery
Noun
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The brothers’ numbers were also featured on the socks of Joyce, his groomsmen and the newlyweds’ fathers — who wore custom suits with photos of the two brothers in the jacket lining.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The pajamas usually come with socks, but many first-class passengers bring an extra pair, or put the airline pair over their own for a snuggly sleep experience.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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There are spaces to record facts about spouses with details such as birthdays, dress sizes, stocking sizes and glove sizes.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Officials have temporarily suspended fish stocking, officials said, adding that swimming and fishing in the Oconaluftee River, Raven Fork and Bunches Creek are safe.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
Noun
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When covered by a layer of mulch, soaker hoses lose very little water to evaporation.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Monthly, check the inlet cover, drain outlet, and hose for clogs, and clean or replace the filter as needed.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2025
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“Hosiery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosiery. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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