FAL-LAL Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

fal-lal

noun

Definition of fal-lal

as in flourish

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Noun

Scott, a three-time Golden Globe and Emmy nominee, publicly came out 13 years ago, and has seen his career flourish in the time since.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of flourish

Noun

Volume and shape played a starring role as well, from bubble hems and layered ruffles to peplums and drop-waists.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
Worn by Osaka during her first-round singles match on day two of the tournament, the look featured a white windbreaker with a large green bow, a green tutu with white tulle ruffles and a matching green visor.

— Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

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At Friday’s news conference, district officials said the school board also will consider potential improvements to the district’s academic offerings, in addition to school closures.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026
If that analysis determines a project needs additional infrastructure, the developer must pay for those project-specific improvements including main extensions, line upgrades and capacity improvements.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of improvement

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In a blurred photo from his last birthday party, he is seen in front of a giant cake with the number 89 drawn in blue and red frosting.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of frosting

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Its onboard Neural Processing Unit (NPU) powers advanced AI workflows, intelligent search tools, and real-time camera enhancements without taxing system resources or battery life.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
The jury also found true an enhancement for fleeing after committing a gross vehicular manslaughter and personally using a deadly weapon in the commission of the offense.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of enhancement

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The Tetris brand’s global licensee network includes major video game publishers, including Nintendo and Sega, as well as many partners in electronics, toys and games, apparel, accessories, entertainment and other areas.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
TaylorMade is also Tiger Woods’ equipment manufacturer, and TaylorMade has a partnership with Woods’ apparel company, Sun Day Red.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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