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
  • Aromatic smoke, infused foams and layered garnishes will all play a part.
    — Connie Ogle July 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • In nonreactive container, such as glass or ceramic, combine all ingredients (except garnishes); stir.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
Definition of garnishes
Noun
  • Liberty was founded by Arthur Lasenby Liberty in 1875 and has always been a vast curiosity shop selling ornaments, fabrics, furniture and art from around the world.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 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
  • Biles stepped out in a red wine and metallic dress designed by DO LONG, detailed with gem-like adornments and dramatic tulle.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • When Christmas rolls around, her home can be found overflowing with cheerful Hobby Lobby finds, from red and green adornments to unique, oversized jingle bells.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 27 June 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
  • For instance, brands can opt for 100 percent polyester textiles and pair it with embellishments such as prints that are also polyester or woven into the garment rather than applied, reducing variety in components.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • The neckline featured sculptural, jewel-like metal embellishments.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 17 July 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
  • The attention to detail — the tiny pintucks, flouncy ruffles, and delicate trim — was also top-notch.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
  • Think ruffles, soft colors, seersucker fabric, and lace accents.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Definition of ruffles
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