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
  • Snapping open and shut the phone satisfied some deep, restless urge, and the same was true for the rotational flourish of the wrist involved in opening and closing the knife.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Tyler placed it between us with an elegant flourish; the steam carried the scent of glorious-secret spices.
    — Larry Padgett, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 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
  • The look featured short-shorts with an open, semi-sheer tiered cape with ruffle elements.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Adding a bit of texture like ruffles and feathers will give it a more editorial touch.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of ruffle
Noun
  • Long overdue improvements to the debt restructuring process remain crucially important for the handful of countries that need debt stock reduction.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Officials have completed road improvements along the detour route and will deploy traffic control officers at 18 key intersections during the bridge’s full closure.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of improvement
Noun
  • 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
  • Bourbon in the batter and the frosting adds an oaky, rich depth of flavor to classic banana bread.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of frosting
Noun
  • Davis appeared in a Nevada court on Tuesday for his sentencing in the case, with the judge handing him 20 years to life for first-degree murder and 20 years to life for a deadly weapon enhancement.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The sentence includes a 20-year mandatory enhancement for profiting off the murder, Judge Carli Kierny told the court.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 13 Oct. 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
  • The Clubhouse opens with more than 70 items for adults and kids, including a youth line of T-shirts, crewnecks and hoodies, as well as adult apparel, hats and collectibles.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Paper Planes launched in 2014 and has expanded from its recognizable paper airplane emblem into apparel, outerwear and accessories.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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