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as in luxury
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
didn't get any food or drinks on the no-frills flight
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as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies
a birthday cake decorated with frills like edible glitter
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as in to ribbon
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Recent Examples of frill
Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 30 July 2018
Summer has officially arrived in that terracotta Temperley London dress, with plunging neckline, ruffled skirt and frilled short sleeves.
—Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, 3 July 2018
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Those are examples of the way that warehouse clubs — notoriously low-tech and low-frills — have flipped the script in the digital age.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Town & Country reported the ivory taffeta dress was embroidered with sequins, frilled lace and 10,000 pearls.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 30 July 2018
Summer has officially arrived in that terracotta Temperley London dress, with plunging neckline, ruffled skirt and frilled short sleeves.
—Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, 3 July 2018
Verb
Often overly-formal affairs can actually detract from making your guests feel welcome; limiting the fuss and frills helps create a more relaxed atmosphere.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Those are examples of the way that warehouse clubs — notoriously low-tech and low-frills — have flipped the script in the digital age.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frill
Noun
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Eckley chose the sleek Corten steel edging, and Fitzpatrick came up with the idea of tempering its modernity by continuing grass up the steps.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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The heels feature black napa leather edging and a front strap with a button closure, which is a signature of the Camparinew heels.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Milwaukee area has experienced a nearly 50% jump in luxury home prices recent years as demand for luxury homes rises, according to data from real estate brokerage Redfin.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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American has fallen behind large rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in the post-Covid luxury travel boom that has taken Seoul spa vacations and 40th birthday bashes abroad out of the chat and armed millions of consumers with high-end rewards credit cards.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Cabinet Room of the White House has also gotten some golden ornamentation added.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The iconic theater, with its elaborate ornamentation, arcades, balconies and turrets, was built in the Spanish Baroque style.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The road that ribbons through the foothills rises and twists like the tail of a cat.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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The flounce hem is feminine and fun, adding just enough interest to take this from plain to chic.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Two centuries later, frills and flounces are back in style on the heels of the cottagecore bedding scene, allowing your bedscape to embrace its softer side.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Each space has period furniture, original millwork, and all of the luxe amenities discerning travelers expect.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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This Airbnb has also been applauded for its popular amenities, like a washer and dryer, dishwasher, travel crib, bathtub, and patio.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The museum embraces the town’s unique role as a final home after one’s life, showcasing everything from early-20th-century embalming equipment to the tombstones of 19th-century San Francisco residents — once sold in a Santa Cruz consignment shop and advertised as Halloween decorations.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some of these sites include more than one building with notable interior detailing or decorations.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It’s woven with a 100-percent wool material with durable seamed edges and fringe on each end.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Studded and fringed suede jackets at Etro and oversize leather bombers at Versace.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Frill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frill. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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