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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
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
There are no frills to the moment, just her and her microphone.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
This tote combines both, with a painterly plaid in golden-hour hues and asymmetrical frills.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
La Raspita is a typical, no- frills tapas bar with outdoor tables, cold beverages, and traditional Spanish classics.
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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.
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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.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2026
Noun
No frills are left to entice or distract passengers.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
There are no frills to the moment, just her and her microphone.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2026
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
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.
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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.
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The resort's family-friendly amenities ensure fun for all.
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The Sloane Club is trying to ride the tidal wave of money and interest flowing toward members-only clubs — businesses charging hefty annual fees for access to exclusive plush bars, restaurants and other amenities.
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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.
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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.
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Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees.
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This lightweight, ankle-length dress adheres to the dress code, while still adding a little something extra thanks to the summery ruffles that drapes across the silhouette.
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Monse and Louis Vuitton give denim dimension with exaggerated ruffles and florals constructions.
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When an unpredictable economy makes bigger luxuries, a weekend away, a long-haul holiday, even the prospect of buying property, feel increasingly out of reach, people do not stop wanting luxury.
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And to celebrate, the Blue Lagoon is offering a special solar eclipse package complete with plenty of luxuries to pamper yourself with.
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Lawn Ornaments Too many lawn ornaments, such as gnomes, fairies, dolls, or flamingos, read as tacky to Emily Roose, the founder of Emily Roose Interiors.
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These ornaments were originally intended to symbolize speed, elegance and technological optimism.
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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.
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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.
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“Frills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frills. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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