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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
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Simple, no frills, and a tradition made with so much love and soul for over 70 years.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
This tote combines both, with a painterly plaid in golden-hour hues and asymmetrical frills.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 May 2026
La Raspita is a typical, no- frills tapas bar with outdoor tables, cold beverages, and traditional Spanish classics.
—Aileen Weintraub, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 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
Perfect for birdwatching novices just starting their birding journeys—hence the name—the Rookie is frills-free and designed with beginners in mind.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026
The result is a design with clear, bold lines and no unnecessary frills.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
For years, Spirit was a high-flying, no frills, profit machine, but since the pandemic, the airline failed to merge with JetBlue as consumer tastes changed to favor a more premium style of travel that left the airline in dire financial straits.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
One of the hallmarks of its origins is a tile work from 1928 by Ernest Batcheler, an American artist of Dutch descent, that portrays a Spanish woman wearing a pink traditional Sevilla dress with frills, a shawl with fringe and a headpiece known as a mantilla.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Simple, no frills, and a tradition made with so much love and soul for over 70 years.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
This tote combines both, with a painterly plaid in golden-hour hues and asymmetrical frills.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 May 2026
La Raspita is a typical, no- frills tapas bar with outdoor tables, cold beverages, and traditional Spanish classics.
—Aileen Weintraub, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 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
Perfect for birdwatching novices just starting their birding journeys—hence the name—the Rookie is frills-free and designed with beginners in mind.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026
The result is a design with clear, bold lines and no unnecessary frills.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
For years, Spirit was a high-flying, no frills, profit machine, but since the pandemic, the airline failed to merge with JetBlue as consumer tastes changed to favor a more premium style of travel that left the airline in dire financial straits.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frills
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Take some time to drive through town and appreciate its historic mansions, then retire to the main beach on the east side, which has all the amenities like lifeguards and rentals—just don't forget to buy a beach tag!—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The property builds on The Diplomat’s long-standing legacy as one of the country’s premier meetings and events venues, offering more than 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, premium wellness amenities with convenient access to two airports.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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,
28 Feb. 2026
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This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Keep scrolling for my recommendations for a supportive neck pillow, a spacious carry-on backpack, must-have compression socks, and little luxuries that make a big difference at 32,000 feet.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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But early last Saturday evening, two bullets shattered the glass between displays of Christmas ornaments and dining plates.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Since anybody recalled, the gate had been topped with decorative ornaments.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Plus, there are so many breezy sleeve styles and necklines to choose from, including whimsical ruffles, sophisticated boat neck tops, button-up cuffs, and more.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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In the photos, Jenner accessorizes the pink bikini with a matching pink skirt with ruffles on the bottom.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Vows unfold against sweeping views of downtown Phoenix and the red rock of Papago, so decorations can stay minimal.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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And throughout the cruise, Joie de Vivre, with its chic salons inspired by 20th-century Parisian design and all decked out in festive decorations, anchored the experience in an undeniable sense of place.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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The designer Christian Dior’s signature and wickerwork shells are among other adornments.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Fleetwood wore a silk blazer with several silver adornments and accessorized the look with a pair of bracelets on his right arm and a wide gold wedding band on his left hand.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Frills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frills. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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