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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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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
Noun
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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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Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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In Cap d'Antibes, France, Jodie Turner-Smith attended a lunch at Villa Dorane as part of the Zimmermann Summer Escape in a white crop top with ruffles and lace details and a pair of matching trousers.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Her look featured a plethora of dramatic ruffles and a high neckline that felt romantic and Victorian-esque.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Owning your own home is one of the world’s greatest luxuries.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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David Ellison's childhood was filled with luxuries only the son of a billionaire would expect, from vacationing on the family super yacht to receiving his first plane at the age of 13.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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A lot of ornaments and tinsel on the Christmas tree.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 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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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
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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 14 Jun. 2026.
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