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as in amenities
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 ornamentations
something that decorates or beautifies
a birthday cake decorated with frills like edible glitter
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Recent Examples of frills
Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
This prediction suggests that black holes are fundamentally simple objects with no frills.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
No extra fluff, no extra frills.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
The magic lives in the story told through materials and details, so embrace the frills.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
There were no frills or playful moments.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Either way, a low-risk, low-frills deal.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Rather than embellishing her $68 bloomers with the ruffles and frills of 19th-century French intimates, Hourston leans into casual prints and patterns to distinguish her bloomers.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Yet this 27-inch panel packs in a few frills, too, such as a 100Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync compatibility.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
The discount chain Aldi, known for its low prices and no frills approach to grocery shopping, is planning to open more than 225 new stores nationwide in 2025.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
This prediction suggests that black holes are fundamentally simple objects with no frills.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
No extra fluff, no extra frills.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
The magic lives in the story told through materials and details, so embrace the frills.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
There were no frills or playful moments.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Either way, a low-risk, low-frills deal.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Rather than embellishing her $68 bloomers with the ruffles and frills of 19th-century French intimates, Hourston leans into casual prints and patterns to distinguish her bloomers.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Yet this 27-inch panel packs in a few frills, too, such as a 100Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync compatibility.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frills
Noun
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Glitzy amenities include two fireplaces, a wet bar, a library, a formal dining room, a professional-grade screening room, a game room, a gym, a wine cellar, and an 11-car garage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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The community offered no common amenities.—
Joyce Cohen,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From there, the Cadillac Escalade IQL adds layers of luxuries that Cadillac buyers are used to, from a rear seat entertainment system with wireless AKG headphones to powered seats, a spacious third row and retractable running boards to assist every passenger climbing into the cabin.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Spending grew faster than incomes, eating into savings, and much of it came from necessities rather than luxuries.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This joins lots of new individual ornaments and other cosmetics and on top of all of this, Bright Dust prices for armor have gone up as Bungie tries to drain those reserves.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The treasure consists of more than 40 coins and several ancient ornaments made of precious metals, according to the MNIR's announcement.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her daughter, Amaya, wore a baby pink floor-length dress with ruffles.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Erbert Hough could be seen wearing a red dress with ruffles down the back and along the skirt, kissing her professional dancer husband in one photo.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The park has welcomed various new parades, shows, decorations, merch and more to commemorate the milestone occasion.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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If warm autumn hues like red, orange, and yellow clash with your home's cool exterior, opt for grassy decorations that complement an earthy facade.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its scoop neck also creates space for a necklace stack (take it from us and amplify the beige-adjacent color with gold adornments).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Aug. 2025
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Sequin beads and delicate embroidery are some of the most common adornments–though feathers and fil-coupe are thrown in the mix from time to time, as well.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Sport and Performance trims are both available with 9-speed automatic transmissions or 6-speed manual transmissions, while the NISMO is only available with the 9-speed automatic.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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After six decades of cuts, trims, stories and laughter, Ramona’s beloved barber Wayne Channon has retired.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Torres, 28, figures to be a free agent once again this offseason.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Given the Patriots’ spotty depth at safety, Las Vegas figures to attack early and often through Bowers and potentially Jeanty, a capable pass-catching back.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Frills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frills. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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