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Recent Examples of frilly
From sequins and white tees (yes, really) to frilly lace and pants, there are plenty of ways to style the naked dress.
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Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
The analog girl in a digital world took the stage on Sunday evening to close out the festival wearing what looked like a mushroom cap on her head, accented by a frilly, droopy outfit that looked like it was designed by psilocybin.
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Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
1 June 2026
With delicate tie sleeves, a ruched top, and a frilly hem, there’s nothing not to like about this maxi dress.
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Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
My clothes, a mountain range of frilly skirts, dark jeans, and long-sleeve dresses on my bedroom floor.
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Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Blooming over a long season, the fragrant, frilly blooms draw Gulf Fritillary and other butterfly species to the garden.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Apparently, this was all too much for users on X and Instagram, who have been losing it, claiming that the frilly silhouette both infantilizes and sexualizes the 23-year-old star.
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Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
The frilly flower corresponds with Sagittarius's quest for curiosity and fun.
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Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
There’s a vintage Palm Springs vibe at the 50th-floor Swim Club, a sunny happening spot with a 30-meter infinity pool lined with sun loungers, blue frilly parasols, and vertiginous views.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
The analog girl in a digital world took the stage on Sunday evening to close out the festival wearing what looked like a mushroom cap on her head, accented by a frilly, droopy outfit that looked like it was designed by psilocybin.
—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
1 June 2026
With delicate tie sleeves, a ruched top, and a frilly hem, there’s nothing not to like about this maxi dress.
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Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
My clothes, a mountain range of frilly skirts, dark jeans, and long-sleeve dresses on my bedroom floor.
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Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Blooming over a long season, the fragrant, frilly blooms draw Gulf Fritillary and other butterfly species to the garden.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Apparently, this was all too much for users on X and Instagram, who have been losing it, claiming that the frilly silhouette both infantilizes and sexualizes the 23-year-old star.
—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
The frilly flower corresponds with Sagittarius's quest for curiosity and fun.
—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
There’s a vintage Palm Springs vibe at the 50th-floor Swim Club, a sunny happening spot with a 30-meter infinity pool lined with sun loungers, blue frilly parasols, and vertiginous views.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frilly
Adjective
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The showy, low-maintenance shrub is resistant to pests and diseases and thrives in partial sun to partial shade.
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Hibiscus plants add tropical flair to summer gardens with their large, showy flowers and glossy green foliage.
Adjective
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Edgar Guerrero was one of the many with the flamboyant headgear.
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The 44-year-old wore the deep green velvet robe and black hat trimmed with flamboyant white ostrich feathers while attending the service alongside other senior royals.
Adjective
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The country’s massive celebrations have made international headlines, with videos of exuberant fans rocking cars and even buses going viral.
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Across the Bay Area, plenty of events are planned to accommodate the swarms of exuberant fans gathering to experience the hype, even without any game tickets.
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There is always a suspension of disbelief required in luxury fashion, as designers use the runway to communicate their most extravagant, pie-in-the-sky vision of what clothes could be.
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Davis was known to the world for his extravagant style and lavish Grammy parties.
Adjective
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Kainerugaba’s associates describe him as a dedicated military officer who often eschews ostentatious displays of wealth.
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Decorated with cool gray tones, marble and leather accents, and crisp white bedding, the rooms feel upscale but not ostentatious.
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While not quite so grandiose, Valdez says discussions are ongoing regarding the bird’s future.
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Twenty-six years later, Kaufman was tapped to score indie developer Yacht Club Games’s Mina the Hollower, a throwback to the look and feel of 8-bit GBC games but with the type of colossal world, grandiose story, and elaborate gameplay typically reserved to the Soulsborne games.
Adjective
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Keep accessories and outer layers minimal; a shoulder or bucket bag, jean jacket, or cardigan will keep this ‘fit from feeling overwrought.
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The leads can be overwrought, shouting lines across the stage while the Gothic-style doorways, sharp directional lighting and ooh-ahh practical effects do their complicated dance.
Adjective
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The result is an elegant estate where guests can have a refined Irish breakfast, enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails come sunset.
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Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet.
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“Frilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frilly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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