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Recent Examples of frilly
Since news of the upcoming album first dropped, fans have been critical of Rodrigo's frilly new style moments and matching glam.
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Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 22 May 2026
With delicate tie sleeves, a ruched top, and a frilly hem, there’s nothing not to like about this maxi dress.
—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.
—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
Appearing earlier in a frilly gown, Bob spoke to Miss Yvonne as an aspirational, not ridiculous, character.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 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
Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 22 May 2026
With delicate tie sleeves, a ruched top, and a frilly hem, there’s nothing not to like about this maxi dress.
—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.
—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
Appearing earlier in a frilly gown, Bob spoke to Miss Yvonne as an aspirational, not ridiculous, character.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 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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Hydrangeas have attractive foliage and bark, but most are grown for their large, showy blossoms.—
Marie Iannotti,
The Spruce,
29 May 2026
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Domingo and Fey are even better, achieving an honest rapport that too many other dynamics lack, while Kenney-Silver arguably gets the juiciest arc, filled with showy slapstick and a challenge unique to sitcoms but relatable outside of them.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The comedic farce by Peter Quilter is based on Jenkins, an American socialite and amateur coloratura soprano who during the early 20th century was known for being flamboyant in attire and having a notably poor singing voice.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Blue Jay The blue jay is easily identified by its flamboyant personality, bold blue feathers, and size.—
Christopher Gangemi,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Blue-and-white interiors are exuberant (nothing nautical-twee here) and new-school Aussie.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Fonseca, the player who everybody knows can detonate a tennis ball, whom everybody has seen grow too exuberant in tight moments, hit a drop shot.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The nurturing Moon centers your 2nd House of Finances as a supportive trine links to extravagant Jupiter in your 10th House of Career today beautifully.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Despite her reluctance, Ava decides to show up for her best friend, and the two embark on an extravagant European trip that involves driving stick shift in the streets of Paris, high-end dining, shopping and clubbing until dawn.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Here, the decor is brighter and airier, leaning into refined beach-chic vibes more than ostentatious island tropes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Jay Gatsby’s ostentatious fortune failed to win the love of Daisy Buchanan.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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For starters, the lobby is anything but grandiose.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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That slight tweak—far from the grandiose promise of political revolution—might find power in the voters’ verdict.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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On the other, there is the overwrought but far-fetched revenge for her death.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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Maybe overwrought prose or sentences loaded with adverbs will one day draw a little less derision.—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Michter’s has spent years proving that rye can also be elegant, balanced, and surprisingly approachable, and its latest 10 Year Rye release continues that mission.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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In Palm Beach, Florida, Jelly Roll performs at his Little ASS Shed Tour, while in Los Angeles, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner look elegant as ever in black and white outfits.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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“Frilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frilly. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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