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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
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
Unearthed in Montana, this ceratopsian displayed striking, asymmetrical, blade-like horns on its frill.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
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
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Noun
While the first two shots – one of the full look, complete with black heels and frills at the bottom of the dress, and one close-up – leaned into glamour, the third was photo-bombed by her son, Gene Fischer.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
Unearthed in Montana, this ceratopsian displayed striking, asymmetrical, blade-like horns on its frill.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frill
Noun
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Her Iamraw collection, intended to channel fragility, features subtle design details like double sleeves and raw edging in fabrics like Tencel, viscose and cotton.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Queen Consort chose a Robinson Valentine white silk chiffon gown with scalloped edging and a matching white overcoat.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Or for a longer trip, Heather Wassel, a travel designer who specializes in luxury Europe trips, recommends a trip that takes advantage of both Juneteenth and July 3.—
Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Infinity builds on Pacaso’s recent expansion into the luxury marketplace.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The elaborate beading ornamentation is a tribal tradition, now in decline as Westernization takes its toll on tribal communities who live in the vicinity of ever-expanding urban areas.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Buried amidst the ornamentation is a tiny frog on a skull that students look to for good luck.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Eager to make connections with important people, Kapoor invited mayors to ribbon cuttings and doled outmore than $100,000 in campaign checks from corporate accounts, about half of which went to a political committee supporting a losing candidate in this November’s Miami Beach mayoral race.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
16 Dec. 2025
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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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After pouring out all of Tallulah’s earthly possessions — loose cash, thongs, several vapes, Bubble Tape — Paulena takes the bag and flounces off, leaving Tallulah vibrating with rage and Maia quietly panicking.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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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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The location, the amenities, the food, the service—this is a grand example of a ski hotel.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
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Here’s everything to know about riding Amtrak’s Pennsylvanian train, from route highlights and onboard amenities to the best seats for soaking in the ever-changing landscape.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Vendors also provided Islamic literature, artisan candles, wood decorations and more.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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The communal parts of the hotel have a similar vibe to the rooms, with neutral palettes and a few pops of muted decoration.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Banks are fringed with grasses and scrubby trees, as colorful hills slant down to the water.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In a recent letter, the opposing lawmakers wrote that the measure would limit voter choices, result in lower turnout and would help candidates advance by appealing to fringe voters.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoma Voice,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Frill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frill. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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