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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
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
The low-frills approach works at Ohio State, too, as Sayin proved Saturday in a clean and poised showing by the 20-year-old sophomore in his first collegiate start.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The twisted stars of periwinkles, towering hollyhocks with their hot-pink Medusa heads, the lion-mane frills of marigolds.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Although Resilience had to cut out frills and certain services at Weiss, Prasad said, the hospital kept meeting its payroll.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Her new collection took its cues from the anatomy of bows without the girly frills.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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
The low-frills approach works at Ohio State, too, as Sayin proved Saturday in a clean and poised showing by the 20-year-old sophomore in his first collegiate start.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The twisted stars of periwinkles, towering hollyhocks with their hot-pink Medusa heads, the lion-mane frills of marigolds.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Although Resilience had to cut out frills and certain services at Weiss, Prasad said, the hospital kept meeting its payroll.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Her new collection took its cues from the anatomy of bows without the girly frills.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frills
Noun
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Be aware that Frontier charges low base fares with additional fees for seat assignments, carry-on and checked bags and other amenities.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Previously owned by John Fogerty—and briefly before him, Sylvester Stallone—the property combines serene country charm with celebrity-caliber amenities.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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The same parents who built our algorithmic economy now limit their own children’s exposure to it, creating a new kind of digital divide—one where being unplugged and well-read are the ultimate luxuries.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
2 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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Their distinctive products include lowball tumblers, decanters, and pitchers as well as decor like holiday ornaments.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Start by selecting a focal point, such as the Grand Duchess Tree or a statement yard piece, then build around it using garlands, mini trees, or complementary ornaments.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
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In a sequence that kicks off with a dance break alongside Colman Domingo dressed in drag, Carpenter wears a whimsical metallic fringe chainmail halter top with matching arm cuffs and a pair of mirrorball bottoms decked out in ruffles and sequins.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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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
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The hotel was decked out in Chiefs colors, from either the fans wearing hats, jerseys and shirts to the elevators inside featuring team decorations.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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The festivities included a catered spread of food, themed decorations and a special gift from the brand.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
6 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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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard with all trims.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Interior trims range from basic to luxurious, but all feature easy to use controls, physical switches and dials for key functions and one of the auto industry’s best touch screens and infotainment systems.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This figures to be a steep challenge for each team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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With one of the biggest games of the year coming right off the bat, there figures to plenty of juice in this matchup as well as plenty of people looking for the top LSU-Clemson betting promos.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Frills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frills. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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