as in ornamentations
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 filigrees
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Mancuso’s cascading lines and shimmering filigrees are dazzling, yet almost instantly bring to mind the work of Beck, Vai, Eric Johnson, Eddie Van Halen and other legends who inspired him.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filigrees
Noun
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Madeline is newer still, having purchased her first kit just over a year ago to stitch Christmas ornaments for her niece.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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This can manifest in the form of apparel, bedding, kitchen utensils and bumper stickers all the way to collectibles, luxury watches, electronics and seasonal products like ornaments.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Colors take center stage, embedding references to the paintings and glasswork in European churches, the hues of the natural landscape in China’s Dunhuang county, as well as to the iconography and embroideries from the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern dynasties in ancient China.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In Italy, Antonio Marras combined rugged denim with delicate lace and embroideries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When Christmas rolls around, her home can be found overflowing with cheerful Hobby Lobby finds, from red and green adornments to unique, oversized jingle bells.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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The restaurateur’s identity is represented via cultural adornments, family photographs or artwork plastered along the walls.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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By layering these materials and processes, Materia Futura is able to produce an expansive range of material embellishments like sequins and paillettes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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Henson’s dress featured deep shades of red and maroon, with gemstones covering the semi-sheer fabric of the gown in a cascading style, with heavy embellishments on the bodice that transitioned to fewer and fewer on the skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Her work in this comprehensive anthology braids politics, gender, history and memory into confiding and powerful lyrics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, there are enough trims and configurations available to find a model tailored to your power, tech and feature needs as a driver.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Handling will also feel different because of a Bentley Performance Active chassis, a feature that was previously only available on the Speed and Mulliner trims.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Chives offer a milder flavor with thin, grass-like stems, often used raw as garnishes in salads, sauces, and soups.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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According to the report findings, over three-quarters of survey participants (76 percent) value heightened, memorable experiences, as bars embrace edible pearls, metallic garnishes, fire presentations, and high-drama glassware.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Filigrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filigrees. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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