FILIGREE Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of filigree

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

Guests at the Rosewood can easily visit the local wats or shops such as Anakha Lifestyle, for local finds including sustainable buffalo-horn jewel boxes, hair clips, and chokers finished with silver filigree. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 The fine delicate filigree of lines at the corners of her eyes. — Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 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

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Noun

And brands like Cecilie Bahnsen and Dries Van Noten have reinvented the sporty shoe into something more like a collectable via unique and beautiful ornamentation.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
Defined by lavish ornamentation, geometric forms, and unabashed glamour, Art Deco is having a major revival this fall.

— Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornamentation

Verb

The White House under President Biden used to complain when Republicans would go out to ribbon cuttings of projects that were funded by Biden's infrastructure law.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of ribbon

Noun

India’s notable opulence within ornaments comes to life in the jewelry.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
On August 27, thieves made off with almost all of it, leaving behind only a small handful of silver vessels, one bracelet, ornaments, and one of four crowns, thought to have been dropped in their escape.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornament

Verb

This whole month is a bit of an emotional landmine, to put it lightly, but the first couple days of October are especially laced with toxins.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
In one snippet obtained by TMZ Giudice told police that Milania had fentanyl in her system from a previous incident, followed closely by Milania’s voice saying she’d been laced.

— Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of lace

Noun

The translucent pink toys contain glitter and water beads and have cartoon faces.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
After that comes the decision to add finishes like frost, shimmer or glitter, as well as scents like vanilla, pink champagne and seasonal scents like chai tea and caramel.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of glitter

Verb

Onshore, a Pinterest-worthy scene awaits with a calico tent fringed with palm leaves, colourful beanbags, a stack of novels, and a small campfire.

— Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
In flight, hunting mode takes over, and piercing yellow eyes, fringed with blue circles, scour the sea for prey.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of fringe

Noun

Every print, fabric, embroidery, and silhouette was carefully considered to create pieces that feel both beautiful and effortless.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
The First Daughter’s powder blue dress and jacket were created with Eastern influences and required more than 1,000 hours of hand embroidery.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 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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