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verb

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Recent Examples of frill
Noun
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 At separate ends of town, two buxom madams and their bevies of painted, frilled and scandalously clad ladies welcomed miners and threw lavish parties. Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 16 June 2018
Verb
Or choose a piece that puts functionality and budget at the forefront, perhaps with fewer design frills. 4 Things Every Makeup Vanity Needs 1. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025 See also: the comeback of the girly aesthetic in fashion, like bows, ribbons and frills. Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frill
Noun
  • Neither wood, plastic, nor metal edgings contain Kurapia.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
  • Testers praised its edging, smearing, and all-day comfort.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • The designer began working for the French luxury brand Givenchy in 2024 and Macron's visit gave Kate the perfect opportunity to go back to Burton in celebration of French culture.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
  • Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Skin-Care Deals A little luxury skin-care never hurts, but getting your credit-card bill definitely does.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • Their handbags would be architectural in shape, sleek and spare of overwrought ornamentation.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2025
  • The Raw Edition from Copenhagen Distillery is a clear statement of intent, avoiding ornamentation and putting instead process and material at the forefront.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The 9-year-old royal stepped out in a sleeveless ivory dress featuring a pleated bodice, flounce hem and black ruffle piping that traced the neckline and sleeves — a prim but playful silhouette that nodded to her growing style consistency.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • Plunge Beach Resort effortlessly combines retro touches with modern amenities in resort-style rooms, as well as adult-only bungalows.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
  • Each family is tasked with navigating the challenges that come with living off the land without any modern amenities.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • And don’t underestimate the power of beauty—not as decoration, but as revelation.
    Matthew Clark Davison, Literary Hub, 18 July 2025
  • Consequently, there’s a race against the clock to finish the floats and decorations before time runs out.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Still another case involved a plan pushed by the city of Corpus Christi, Texas, to build a water desalination plant in a historically Black neighborhood already fringed by oil refineries and other industrial facilities.
    Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 18 July 2025
  • The surrounding sidewalks are fringed with gasping palms and packed tightly with bodies in capri pants and sleeveless sweaters.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 July 2025

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“Frill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frill. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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