frostings

noun

plural of frosting
as in fineries

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  1. garnishes
  2. ornaments
  3. filigrees
  4. adornments
  5. ornamentations
  6. embellishments
  7. garnishments
  8. ruffles
Noun
  • From smoky, spirit-forward drinks to warming spices and frightening garnishes, cocktails in October have a little extra mystery.
    — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Pieces of fish are hand sliced to the ideal thickness and length, and beautifully adorned with garnishes that dazzle the eye and strategically heighten every bite.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of garnishes
Noun
  • Walk alongside giant ornaments, snowflakes, and sleigh light displays dotting the pier, and get creative with free community craft workshops including edible snowmen, pinecone woodland creatures, paper bag puppets, and more.
    — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The kids must love hanging up ornaments on a miniature Christmas tree!
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 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 black mesh gown swept the floor and featured a plunging V-neck bodice and pink crystallized adornments throughout, offering the musician a modicum of modesty in specific areas.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Crews used laser levels and temporary adhesive to fix items to the walls, checking their work for accuracy against renderings of the actual office before nailing many adornments to the walls.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 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
  • Then, the Instagram Reel cut to a modern-day video of Union posing in a plunging golden gown detailed with gemstone embellishments on the bodice.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Theron also wore Givenchy’s statement heels with oversize pom-pom embellishments.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of embellishments
Noun
  • Many sought wage garnishments, but none charged as high as 18% annual interest on bills, the rate Marshall tacked on.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of garnishments
Noun
  • For the occasion, Klum opted for a gloriously theatrical, tangerine-orange Lever Couture dress that featured sculptural, accordion-pleated ruffles that fell from mini-dress length to an arpeggiated train.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The silhouette was slim-fitting, with a scoop neckline and flowing skirt that cascaded in ruffles to the red carpet.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of ruffles
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