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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Recent Examples of filigree
Alex Davies, WIRED, 19 Aug. 2019
In contrast to the historic skyscraper’s filigreed crown of flying buttresses and pinnacles, the top of the new one would consist of curving glass walls extending beyond the building’s occupied floors.
—Blair Kamin and Ryan Ori, chicagotribune.com, 16 Apr. 2018
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Weingut Josef Jamek | 2022 Ried Klaus Riesling Federspiel
A still-young vintage, the filigree of Weingut Jamek’s style is only available for a short time in the United States.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Another helpful move was using what Bugatti calls filigree side view mirrors, which let air pass through them.
—Alex Davies, WIRED, 19 Aug. 2019
In contrast to the historic skyscraper’s filigreed crown of flying buttresses and pinnacles, the top of the new one would consist of curving glass walls extending beyond the building’s occupied floors.
—Blair Kamin and Ryan Ori, chicagotribune.com, 16 Apr. 2018
Verb
There were also some production filigrees that evoked Owens’ old stomping grounds, such as quick shots of reporters on the ground telling viewers to stay tuned for their coming stories.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Weingut Josef Jamek | 2022 Ried Klaus Riesling Federspiel
A still-young vintage, the filigree of Weingut Jamek’s style is only available for a short time in the United States.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filigree
Noun
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Told by one of the firm’s senior partners to add ornamentation to the design for a pyramid atop an office building, Wells flatly refused.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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That is, minimal ornamentation with an emphasis on modern materials which made construction less expensive.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Here’s a peek at the new flavors and some of the ingredients that inspired them: Lemon curd & whey This light and citrusy flavor uses whey as a substitute for lemon juice to make lemon curd that ribbons throughout the ice cream base.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
24 May 2023
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Introduce the color in small doses: a throw on the couch, ribbon on a wreath, trim around a lampshade, or even gift wrap on the packages.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Nov. 2022
Noun
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There is also spectacular ornament and pageantry, alongside a tumultuous sense of rowdiness about to erupt—fisticuffs, slapstick chases, and daring combinations of hapless antics and true danger.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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Apparently, there are numerous ways to do a mid-year replication of the winter Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays by playing seasonal music, decorating the office with trees and ornaments festooned with summery things and creating playlists of holiday songs.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
Verb
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But now the drug is stateside: The families of two young Texas men who died from taking pills laced with the drugs are speaking out.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Two walk-in closets, one mirrored and another laced with wooden drawers and lounge space, round out the wing set across from three other bedrooms—two of which are ensuites.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The white body features subtle glitter, striking orange accents, and an aesthetic that extends to the bundled accessories: a matching lens cap, protective pouch, and even the 114cm Invisible Selfie Stick.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Claire's, the popular tween store known for ear-piercing and glitter, filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in seven years yesterday.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Across the garden, a pool and graceful pavilion are fringed by trees.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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French doors swing open onto the gardens, featuring a private patio fringed with Mediterranean greenery, and include a turquoise plunge pool and a breezy macramé hammock—perfect for midday siestas or post-swim lounging.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Details like woven labels with Wilson’s signature and embroideries of her initials are found throughout the collection, which retails for $37.99-$209.99.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Adorned with timeless embroidery around its edges in a variety of shades like a classic navy or trending pistachio, these sheets are smooth and wrinkle-resistant.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ana Swanson and Lazaro Gamio Selfies From the Front: Inside the ‘V.I.P.’ Brigade for Ambitious Russian Officials After a stint with a drone unit led by a member of Parliament, Russian officials return to work, and promotions, garlanded as war veterans.—
Lazaro Gamio Nataliya Vasilyeva Ryan Francis Bradley Ilham Ahmed,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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With these two examples in mind, you’d be forgiven for thinking this was always the way—of course the film garlanded at the world’s most prestigious film festival would go on to collect the most golden statuettes, right?—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
12 May 2025
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“Filigree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filigree. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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