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lace

[leys] / leɪs /


NOUN
string used to connect
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Mundillo, the Puerto Rican craft of weaving intricately patterned lace, becomes for her a metaphor for networks of interconnectivity, be it, she writes in her program note, climate justice or social dreaming.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Harding challenged Dudamel to a race around the bases, but before the pair could lace up their cleats, Dudamel quickly told him, “You will win.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Zoe Kravitz wore a black lace Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello gown.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The artisans perform complicated sewing tasks, like putting lace on silk, that can take about four hours per garment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

In her lace cap and apron, she is busily stitching embroidery for sale.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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