fal-lal

noun

Definition of fal-lalnext
as in flourish

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  1. flourish
  2. flounce
  3. ruffle
  4. improvement
  5. frosting
  6. enhancement
  7. blazonry
  8. apparel
Noun
  • In an interesting flourish, Henry, The Art of Fielding’s star shortstop and more or less that novel’s protagonist, shows up for just a few moments and then disappears.
    — Emma Alpern, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Twilight Saga Classic Clog also features Jacob and Edward’s faces on the outer edge of each heel cup, and The Twilight Saga Platform Clog has a swirling decorative flourish on the backstrap.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of flourish
Noun
  • Here, that’s Argan’s daughter Angelique (Ava Lalezarzadeh) — a cupcake in human form in Karen Perry’s flounce-tastic costumes — and her met-him-six-days-ago Prince Valiant, Cleante (Daniel Croix Henderson).
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The asymmetrical dress featured a flowing flounce of silver chainmail.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of flounce
Noun
  • Related Articles The dress was designed with a flowing sensibility in mind, featuring the Victorian design element of a high collar contrasted by fluttering bohemian shift silhouette, long sleeves and plenty of ruffles on the bodice and skirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For the occasion, Klum opted for a gloriously theatrical, tangerine-orange Lever Couture dress that featured sculptural, accordion-pleated ruffles that fell from mini-dress length to an arpeggiated train.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of ruffle
Noun
  • There are absolutely areas that need improvement, but the numbers make for a persuasive story.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Slow, incremental progress Some researchers question whether grade inflation is driving graduation rates higher than academic improvements, University of Chicago Professor Elaine Allensworth said.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of improvement
Noun
  • The orange zest added into the frosting adds a bit of brightness that punches up this delightful dessert.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Today’s recipe Carolynn Carreño’s recipe for this smooth, creamy chocolate frosting is easy to make, with none of the potential pitfalls of fussy European buttercreams.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of frosting
Noun
  • Last year, the city stopped repaving streets for eight months as officials struggled with staffing shortages to meet federal requirements to construct curb ramps for wheelchairs and new city rules that mandate bike, bus and pedestrian enhancements.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • By the late nineteenth century, the name Bell and the practice of elocution—the professional enhancement of the voice—had become close to synonymous.
    — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 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
  • Indeed, even after modern jeans were invented in the late 19th century, denim continued to be used to make such apparel as work jackets, prison uniforms, naval fatigues, and jumpsuits.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The unified commerce agent bridging TV and mobile devices also creates a cross-screen funnel that allows fashion apparel brands to capture spontaneous consumer interest and turn passive discovery into direct-to-consumer sales.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of apparel
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