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noun

plural of filigree
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of filigree
as in ribbons

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Recent Examples of filigrees
Noun
All the filigrees and arabesques on Marquee Moon are all mine. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026 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 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
  1. ornamentations
  2. embroiders
  3. ornaments
  4. swags
  5. adornments
  6. braids
  7. embroideries
  8. fringes
Noun
  • Efe Aydar, the architect and interior designer behind the project, explained that the old hotel’s various ornamentations were stripped away.
    — Anya von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
  • The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of ornamentations
Verb
  • Also in Bangkok, Maekhoo prints and embroiders Hawaiian-style silk shirts with futuristic scenes inspired by temple murals.
    — Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of embroiders
Noun
  • Walk alongside giant ornaments, snowflakes, and sleigh light displays dotting the pier, and get creative with free community craft workshops including edible snowmen, pinecone woodland creatures, paper bag puppets, and more.
    — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The kids must love hanging up ornaments on a miniature Christmas tree!
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of ornaments
Verb
  • Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Definition of swags
Noun
  • Modantus is his name, his head a skull, with brassy adornments ascending like a satellite dish.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • For her secondary look, Lipa wore Prada pumps fixed with feather adornments.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of adornments
Verb
  • Smedium goddess braids One step up on the size spectrum, situated, as the name suggests, between small and medium, smedium braids are great for anyone seeking a fuller look.
    — Eden Stuart, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The script, by Luke Davies, loosely braids three different timelines.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of braids
Noun
  • Materson’s intricate embroideries stray in their subjects from baseball to outer space, with the most striking blending imagination and documentation.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Eclectic references surface in embroideries, jacquards and prints, from tapestry-like textures and intricate Kashmiri motifs to mandala patterns, butterflies and 18th-century florals.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of embroideries
Verb
  • Still, Nay Palad is also actively involved in the protection and post-typhoon regeneration of the sprawling mangrove system that fringes the property on one side.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
  • On Israel, which fringes on both the Left and the Right have increasingly abandoned, Gallego questioned those who want to defund defensive support to the Middle Eastern nation.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Filigrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filigrees. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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