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

Finally, Sweeney—blindingly blond—arrived, wearing SYRN’s Date Night Satin Corset in Dew Me blue and Cowgirl Crush lace-ruffle miniskirt.

— Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
The top featured a plunging neckline, long sleeves and a cropped hem, all trimmed with voluminous ruffles.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of ruffle

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The researchers have also seen improvements in measures of physical performance, such as balance, motor control and grip strength.

— Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
All three universities received an F for students’ political tolerance of speakers having opposing views, but OU and Tulsa showed improvement in this area over the previous year.

— Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 11 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

Definition of apparel

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