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noun

Definition of filigreenext
as in ornamentation
decoration that consists of delicate and complicated designs made of fine gold or silver wire a surface decorated with filigree and pearls

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verb

as in to ribbon

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Recent Examples of filigree
Noun
In moments like these, KAVARI carves intricate filigrees out of monolithic blocks of sound, keeping the spiky moments from devolving into overly indulgent harsh noise (for fans of the latter, try her side project EEL BLOOD). — James Gui, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026 Gold filigree adorned a clear base, giving her nails a romantic, pre-Raphaelite effect that’s become part of Chappell’s signature style. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 Feb. 2026
Verb
Each story is filigreed with the meta-commentary flashing onscreen and a daredevil’s enjoyment of audience interaction. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 July 2025 Two years and much ado later, Raghda serves lattes filigreed with milk art at a strip-mall coffee shop and Rafaa hosts community gatherings at an event space across the way. — Vivian Yee, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2020 See All Example Sentences for filigree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filigree
  1. ornamentation
  2. ribbon
  3. ornament
  4. lace
  5. glitter
  6. fringe
  7. embroidery
  8. garland
Noun
  • Master model designer Milan Madge incorporated metallic gold elements and raised textures to capture the original's rich ornamentation and depth.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Other examples of ornamentation include the scalloped crown molding in the entry hall and colorful tiling on risers of steps down to the south side of the house.
    — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Verb
  • Mesquite and acacia trees ribbon the lower elevations, while Douglas firs and ponderosa pine line the upper reaches.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
  • Eager to make connections with important people, Kapoor invited mayors to ribbon cuttings and doled outmore than $100,000 in campaign checks from corporate accounts, about half of which went to a political committee supporting a losing candidate in this November’s Miami Beach mayoral race.
    — Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • The ornament features a groom wearing a top hat and a bride wearing a crown.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 July 2026
  • The gallery posted a photo of the ornament on Instagram earlier this week.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of ornament
Verb
  • Then Willy Adames really put the game out of reach, lacing a two-run homer to left to put San Francisco up six.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
  • Hiking asks little in the way of gear, welcomes almost anyone willing to lace up boots, and delivers a combination of novelty, adventure and measurable fitness gains that few other pursuits can match.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of lace
Noun
  • The bluish-silver reflects in cat-eye glitter like bioluminescence.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • On the sidelines, crowds of people cheered them on, waving rainbow flags with glitter on their faces.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of glitter
Verb
  • The coastline of the region is fringed with ridiculously good-looking beaches and traditional fishing villages where the boats still return with the day’s catch.
    — Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
  • On paper, this is also the easiest fixture for the defending champion, so head coach Lionel Scaloni will use this game to rest key players – most importantly 39-year-old Messi – and give minutes to fringe squad members and those who are yet to feature at this tournament.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Definition of fringe
Noun
  • The same graphic is repeated on the Baggy Utility Shorts, Loose Jeans and Straight Jeans as embroidery on their coin pockets.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • Look for tops that have lace, floral embroidery, ruffles, or subtle sheer components with a delicate and sophisticated air, then layer a barn jacket or cardigan on top for additional warmth.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026
Definition of embroidery
Verb
  • Attach to the mantle, tree, or garland with the tails of the string.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation and was garlanded with honors, including a shelf full of theater gongs.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2025
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