frostings

noun

plural of frosting
as in fineries

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frostings
  1. garnishes
  2. ornaments
  3. filigrees
  4. adornments
  5. ornamentations
  6. embellishments
  7. garnishments
  8. ruffles
Noun
  • This may be the only pho that needs no garnishes or condiments.
    — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Add sparkling water, ice and garnishes right before serving so nothing goes flat.
    — Ryan Brennan August 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of garnishes
Noun
  • Especially memorable designs include its Naga choker, wherein each gem represents ornaments worn by a different native tribe, and its Naga orchid necklace, inspired by the nearly 400 species of the flowering plant found in the region.
    — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • So are the Catholic lawn ornaments and gardens sprouting eggplants and figs.
    — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ornaments
Noun
  • In moments like these, KAVARI carves intricate filigrees out of monolithic blocks of sound, keeping the spiky moments from devolving into overly indulgent harsh noise (for fans of the latter, try her side project EEL BLOOD).
    — James Gui, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Mancuso’s cascading lines and shimmering filigrees are dazzling, yet almost instantly bring to mind the work of Beck, Vai, Eric Johnson, Eddie Van Halen and other legends who inspired him.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Definition of filigrees
Noun
  • The all-black look was completed with custom Miss Z pumps from Louboutin, carrying the arachnid theme down to her feet with a mesh spider-web design and 3D spider adornments.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The adornments will include traditional dress, crafts, pottery, baskets, blankets, posters or anything the decorators choose to show off about their heritage.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of adornments
Noun
  • Efe Aydar, the architect and interior designer behind the project, explained that the old hotel’s various ornamentations were stripped away.
    — Anya von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of ornamentations
Noun
  • Fabrics include Mikado, organza, lace, tulle and charmeuse, while embellishments run the gamut from beading and feathers to fringe, sequins and metals.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For that event, Hailey wore a black column dress with jeweled and beaded embellishments on the sweetheart bodice.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of embellishments
Noun
  • Once entered, creditors may pursue a range of remedies that vary by jurisdiction, including liens, garnishments, turnover orders and, in many states, charging orders against partnership or LLC interests.
    — Caroline Farah Lembck, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The company is often a good choice for taxpayers dealing with significant tax debt, active collection actions such as wage garnishments or bank levies, or multiple years of unresolved IRS issues.
    — Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of garnishments
Noun
  • Volume and shape played a starring role as well, from bubble hems and layered ruffles to peplums and drop-waists.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Worn by Osaka during her first-round singles match on day two of the tournament, the look featured a white windbreaker with a large green bow, a green tutu with white tulle ruffles and a matching green visor.
    — Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruffles
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