fal-lal

noun

Definition of fal-lalnext
as in flourish

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fal-lal
  1. flourish
  2. flounce
  3. ruffle
  4. improvement
  5. frosting
  6. enhancement
  7. blazonry
  8. apparel
Noun
  • Some are trees, some are shrubs, some are native to us here in the American South and some flourish in parts of Asia half a world away.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The narrative laments and emotive snapshots of Lost Weekend stick with you more than any sonic flourish or new production technique that moves her forward as an artist.
    — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of flourish
Noun
  • The asymmetrical dress featured a flowing flounce of silver chainmail.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • With ruffle sleeves, a smocked empire waist, and a flounce skirt, this dress has the same luxe look as Kate’s.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Definition of flounce
Noun
  • Now at the National Museum of American History, the vanilla silk crepe dress, with its single waterfall ruffle and narrow claret ribbon at the waist, hinted at old-world craft and restraint.
    — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The flowy ruffle hem adds a whimsical touch to all of your summer outfits, whether paired with a boxy tee, polished button-down, or loose tank, while simultaneously keeping your ensemble airy and lightweight on the go.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruffle
Noun
  • Board members voted Tuesday to release a report detailing the investigation into Hill, including the process, lessons learned and recommended improvements, by the end of September.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • So your improvement is about four to five times bigger than what the average participant in our study gained.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of improvement
Noun
  • They’re often made in a square or round pan and are topped with a simple frosting or glaze—no meringue buttercream here.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Top with your favorite frosting—we’re partial to cream cheese or buttercream icing.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of frosting
Noun
  • The game will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with PS5 Pro enhancements and Xbox Play Anywhere.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers will need to determine how broadly the effect works and whether stronger enhancement can be achieved with different materials or cavity designs.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancement
Noun
  • Pathetic, summer seeks by blazonry Of color to conceal her swift decrease.
    — Annika Neklason, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2017
Definition of blazonry
Noun
  • A week ago, Good Good Golf’s hats and apparel lined shelves at retail locations across the country.
    — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Many apparel retailers have seen sales growth this year, but some of that is thanks to broader inflation.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of apparel
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“Fal-lal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fal-lal. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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