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Recent Examples of frilly
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
Anything is welcome on a tea sandwich, from buttery avocado and crisp cucumber to frilly pea tendrils.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
This week, Julia Fox became an unexpected adopter of conservative kitsch at the Fashion Trust US Awards, arriving in a frilly satin salmon pink oversized nightgown from rising cult label Ashley Williams.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
For those unbelievably hot and humid days on the horizon, throw on a pair of jean shorts over a bikini or a crop top, with a frilly boho blouse as a cover-up.
—India Roby, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
The biscuits, flecked with frilly sprigs of dill, are pulled together with sour cream, giving them tenderness and a mild tang.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Next, Johnson takes on Styles’ iconic 2019 Met Gala outfit, a frilly, sheer lace top paired with black pants and a dangling pearl earring.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
What’s spring without frilly florals?
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
More figurines in frilly dresses seemed to have been scattered at random throughout the building.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Anything is welcome on a tea sandwich, from buttery avocado and crisp cucumber to frilly pea tendrils.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
This week, Julia Fox became an unexpected adopter of conservative kitsch at the Fashion Trust US Awards, arriving in a frilly satin salmon pink oversized nightgown from rising cult label Ashley Williams.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
For those unbelievably hot and humid days on the horizon, throw on a pair of jean shorts over a bikini or a crop top, with a frilly boho blouse as a cover-up.
—India Roby, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
The biscuits, flecked with frilly sprigs of dill, are pulled together with sour cream, giving them tenderness and a mild tang.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Next, Johnson takes on Styles’ iconic 2019 Met Gala outfit, a frilly, sheer lace top paired with black pants and a dangling pearl earring.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
What’s spring without frilly florals?
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
More figurines in frilly dresses seemed to have been scattered at random throughout the building.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frilly
Adjective
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Hibiscus is another tropical favorite, with large, showy blooms that flourish in warm temperatures.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hibiscus is another tropical favorite, with large, showy blooms that flourish in warm temperatures.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Foreman was a distinctly charismatic frontman, pairing the flamboyant stage presence of his beloved ‘60s and ‘70s R&B acts with the live-wire tension of punk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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In the early 2010s, a small Australian company tried to build a fleet of satellites before lenders, concerned about its chief executive officer’s flamboyant behavior, pulled hundreds of millions of dollars of financing.—
Low De Wei,
Bloomberg,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The most exuberant farewell event—a dance party at the White House—took place on January 6th.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Hothouse The most exuberant of the three new Michaels decor collections, Hothouse leans into the trends of dopamine decor and maximalism, with a particular focus on tropical prints and dramatic floral motifs.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Derby fashion became even bigger, more extravagant, and brighter.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Figures move across these planes in extravagant silhouette, heads tilted just so, fingers stiffly splayed and elbows akimbo.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Where these collections once prioritized open-toed sandals and breezy silhouettes, more ostentatious and conceptual collections have instead followed suit.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Why does City Hall need to be so big and ostentatious?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fuqua specifically used the historic hotel's grandiose architecture to set the scene for various scenes involving Michael's press and public appearances.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The first type is replete with hallucinations and delusions—voices, visions, grandiose beliefs, paranoia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And rather than looking constricted in overwrought ensembles, the actors appeared comfortable in their own skin.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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The emotion here, teetering between overwrought and genuinely moving, comes filtered through jangling guitar, heavy reverb, and vocoder.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Back in my rooms, I was brought a box of French macarons and a bottle of Greek tentura, a cinnamon liqueur produced in the city of Patras, another elegant presentation of new alongside old, international alongside local.—
Sarah Manguso,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Plants flower spring through fall in elegant shades of purple, pink, blue, and white.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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“Frilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frilly. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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