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
  • The style features dazzling dainty straps intersecting across the toes and an ankle strap adorned with lemon and leaf ornaments.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The new tariff will also apply to a range of Canadian exports, including flags, bookbinding materials, some types of vacuum cleaners and Christmas ornaments.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 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 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
  • The look was completed with custom boots with a slouchy shaft and buckle adornments from vegan Korean accessories brand Stand Oil.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 July 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
  • Her off-the-shoulder dress was covered in intricate pearl embellishments and featured a sheer illusion neckline.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The collection was heavy on embellishments, with embroidery, crystals, bows, pearls and sequins decorating miniskirts, capri pants, jackets and more.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 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
  • This baby-pink maxi has an adjustable neck strap and cascading ruffles along the bottom.
    — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Much like The Morning Show star’s, this top has a V-neck design outlined by ruffles, with three-quarter-length sleeves for the in-between weather.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruffles
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