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frills 1 of 2

noun

plural of frill
1
as in edgings
a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming I just had to sew the frill onto the bottom of the skirt and the dress was finished

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2
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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3
as in ornamentations
something that decorates or beautifies a birthday cake decorated with frills like edible glitter

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frills

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verb

present tense third-person singular of frill
as in furbelows

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Recent Examples of frills
Noun
The beautifully spacious production adds Depeche Mode synth burbles, Phil Spector-style girl-group castanets, and piano frills straight off an Abba record. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026 The maxi wrap dress was crafted with a delicate black material with white frills and floral petal elements cascading throughout, on the neckline and in an asymmetric fashion down the skirt. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Much like its London siblings, Chelsea Townhouse offers a striking counterpoint to the slew of large luxury hotels that have opened in the city more recently—a discreet, comfortable brand of luxury without the extra frills. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 Similar pushes are happening at the Australian and French Opens (Wimbledon remains an outlier with its low-frills qualies held in a field in Roehampton). — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026 But the point of the Neo is that it eschews frills and frippery in favor of nailing the basics. — ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 The 59-year-old actress shared a series of photos from her recent trip to Iceland, including one of her sitting in a hot tub on a yacht, while wearing a blue bikini with frills on it. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 It’s also made with durability in mind thanks to the 100% cotton fabric and pine hardwood foundation, frills and all. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026 No frills here—the Madewell Great style is a modern take on classic, Mary Jane ballet flats that won’t leave you with blisters. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frills
  1. flounces
  2. amenities
  3. ornamentations
  4. swags
  5. ruffles
  6. luxuries
  7. ornaments
  8. fringes
Noun
  • For some, summer is about wearing lightweight bohemian pieces, like flowing blouses, voluminous dresses, a lots of frills and flounces.
    — Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 28 June 2026
  • Prone to wearing clothes that suggest an overgrown pre-teen herself, all frills, flounces and bright colors, Martha doesn’t look like great maternal material to Claire, although this judgmental attitude may be evidence of her own maternal deficiencies.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
Definition of flounces
Noun
  • Brand standards ensure spectacular services and top notch amenities and comfort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • And as long as building owners gussy up their lobbies or add some amenities that make sense for the space, like a rooftop terrace, there’s usually a tenant for them.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of amenities
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
  • 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
  • Think ruffles, shoulders, polka dots, flowers, glamour, flowers and plenty of joyful clothes and accessories spanning lifestyle and occasionwear.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Mario Perez cheered from the curb as dancers in bright dresses twirled down the street Saturday afternoon, ribbons and ruffles flashing in the sun.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of ruffles
Noun
  • In November 2025, the sibling owners decided to close the hotel and embark on a significant five-star transformation, adding contemporary luxuries and cutting-edge technology.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Placing emphasis on affordable luxuries, such as matcha lattes, lip gloss, or birthday cake, is a way for Jenner to remain relatable to her audience, who are far more likely to be victims of the effects of economic uncertainty.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxuries
Noun
  • The report also alleges that Chavez-DeRemer used her staff for personal tasks, such as organizing her closet and purchasing holiday ornaments.
    — Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The route is made extra special during the winter holidays with twinkling lights, dangling ornaments and sightings of Father Solstice passing by on his own train.
    — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornaments
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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“Frills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frills. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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