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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
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
End with a low-key farewell dinner in 12South and live music at Station Inn — generally a cash-only cover charge and no frills, just great music.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Finally, wind down with a farewell dinner in 12South, then end the night at Station Inn — generally cash-only cover, no frills, just great music.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
End your trip with a low-key farewell dinner in 12South, then close out the night with live music at Station Inn — generally a cash-only cover charge and no frills, just great music.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Or perhaps an ensemble without too many frills?
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
The bar is no frills and all welcoming camaraderie.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
With no frills, vintage vibes and good, honest food, Rutt’s is a classic.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
No opener, either, and not many frills to speak of besides some light pyrotechnics and a few T-shirt tosses.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Why One Designer Loves Cornice Headboards Some designers absolutely love the look of a cornice headboard and the frills that come with it.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
End with a low-key farewell dinner in 12South and live music at Station Inn — generally a cash-only cover charge and no frills, just great music.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Finally, wind down with a farewell dinner in 12South, then end the night at Station Inn — generally cash-only cover, no frills, just great music.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
End your trip with a low-key farewell dinner in 12South, then close out the night with live music at Station Inn — generally a cash-only cover charge and no frills, just great music.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Or perhaps an ensemble without too many frills?
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
The bar is no frills and all welcoming camaraderie.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
With no frills, vintage vibes and good, honest food, Rutt’s is a classic.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
No opener, either, and not many frills to speak of besides some light pyrotechnics and a few T-shirt tosses.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frills
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The study ranked factors truckers consider in order of importance, including ability to find available parking spaces, convenience to the route, ease of getting in and out, safety and security, amenities offered and, in last place, whether the parking area is publicly or privately owned.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The marble bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs and separate rain showers, with Frederic Malle amenities in most rooms and Acqua di Parma products in top suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 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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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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When Hyacinth flounces off to check the hall, Eloise hot on her trail, Sophie begs for a moment of Violet’s time.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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During their time there, Ozzy and Sharon carefully renovated the home in order to add modern day luxuries and features, while making sure to maintain the historical architecture and charm of the era it was designed and built in.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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While Hogan could retreat to his preferred anonymity in west Fort Worth, Tiger has no luxuries.—
Mac Engel
April 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Each holiday season, Lisa Mbugua and her two children decorate their Christmas tree with her sister’s ornaments.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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These adorable multicolor glasses look like they’re inspired by spring garden ornaments.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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Its fabric looks like chiffon with its drapey fit that flows from top to bottom, and its ruffled collar matches the tiers of ruffles down the skirt.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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The front of the top was cropped, while extra fabric floated in ruffles at the back.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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To that end, the retailer says searches for party banners are up 100 percent year-over-year, party decorations are up 125 percent, and balloon arches are up 28 percent.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
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The other three reminisced about their former colleague, Cher, who worked the polls for many years and always brought seasonal decorations for the tables with her.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 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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From subtle additions to broadening landscaping strategies and adornments that are easy on the eye, these tips can make a big difference in a small space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Frills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frills. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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