as in annoying
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it was the salesclerk's high-handed rudeness that really frosted me
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Recent Examples of frosting
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Additionally, the company is introducing a new Chocolate Mint Cake to its rotating menu that features two layers of rich dark chocolate cake stacked with semi-sweet chocolate ganache, mint cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with smooth Andes Créme De Menthe Candy Pieces.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The cinnamon rolls are also served with a side of cream cheese frosting.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The strawberry cake is oily-moist, with a treacly sweet frosting.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025
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Verb
The two layers of moist, flavorful cake pair perfectly with creamy cream cheese frosting.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Additionally, the company is introducing a new Chocolate Mint Cake to its rotating menu that features two layers of rich dark chocolate cake stacked with semi-sweet chocolate ganache, mint cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with smooth Andes Créme De Menthe Candy Pieces.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The cinnamon rolls are also served with a side of cream cheese frosting.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The strawberry cake is oily-moist, with a treacly sweet frosting.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosting
Noun
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Thus, gilt has been applied to all manner of ornaments and architectural detailing in the homes of the historical well-to-do.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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Flashy skull ornaments were important to tyrannosaurs from the start.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Rodin Cars The big idea behind Rodin is to build cars without bothering about vehicle regulations – in stark contrast to F1 cars, which are subject to several rules around how they're put together.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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The city and state have also been ramping up efforts to engage troubled vagrants sleeping and sometimes bothering straphangers, connecting them with services and shelter and potentially involuntary treatment.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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That simple inspiration for a garnish spearheaded the beloved cocktail that tennis fans drink today.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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While frozen chives are excellent for cooked dishes, their texture softens after thawing, so they shouldn't be used as a fresh garnish.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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The photo by Getty Images' royal photographer Chris Jackson showed the Princess Royal and Sir Tim, 70, standing and smiling together in their finery before the French state banquet at Windsor Castle on July 9.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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In the ceremony’s seventh year, but the first year at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, businesses, nonprofits, entertainers, and artists all turned out in their red carpet finery to see who was voted best in their field by the people of Kansas City.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025
Verb
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When handled, these treefrogs secrete a sticky toxin as a defense, which can be irritating to mucous membranes of people or pets who make contact with them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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All three ingredients offer significant benefits for skin brightening and skin texture, but also tend to be irritating to people with sensitive skin.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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There are a few digital filigrees and subtones added by the experimental pop wizard A. G. Cook.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The team looks to address that in the first round here, selecting space-eating defensive tackle Derrick Harmon.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Also, nobody’s behaving perfectly, like Lottie [Courtney Eaton] split a man’s head open and then started eating his brains.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Told by one of the firm’s senior partners to add ornamentation to the design for a pyramid atop an office building, Wells flatly refused.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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That is, minimal ornamentation with an emphasis on modern materials which made construction less expensive.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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“Frosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosting. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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