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Recent Examples of froufrou
The outcome was less froufrou compared to previous efforts that were rich in bows, ruffles, flounces and patchworks, as the more streamlined hybrids better expressed the rigor of the theme.
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Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
13 Dec. 2024
None of that decadent froufrou for us Americans, no sir; the Eurosport breathes through a Rochester two-barrel carburetor, and the mixture flows from carburetor to manifold unvexed by any little whirling rotors or impellers.
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David E. Davis Jr.,
Car and Driver,
30 Jan. 2023
An unusual mushroom farm, a chef who hates trash cans, manta for all, Thanksgiving classics and waiting for froufrou.
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Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Nov. 2022
To keep the planter from skewing fusty, Mr. London recommends filling it with leafy plants, or even cactuses, in lieu of froufrou florals.
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Allison Duncan,
WSJ,
22 Sep. 2021
Here’s a look at some properties that are light on froufrou but big on fun.
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Pamela Wright,
BostonGlobe.com,
20 Jan. 2021
Lindsey Wixson also starred in the show, wearing a punchy blue froufrou dress over a coral knit (complete with a supersized bow).
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Georgia Murray,
refinery29.com,
18 Feb. 2020
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
13 Dec. 2024
None of that decadent froufrou for us Americans, no sir; the Eurosport breathes through a Rochester two-barrel carburetor, and the mixture flows from carburetor to manifold unvexed by any little whirling rotors or impellers.
—
David E. Davis Jr.,
Car and Driver,
30 Jan. 2023
An unusual mushroom farm, a chef who hates trash cans, manta for all, Thanksgiving classics and waiting for froufrou.
—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Nov. 2022
To keep the planter from skewing fusty, Mr. London recommends filling it with leafy plants, or even cactuses, in lieu of froufrou florals.
—
Allison Duncan,
WSJ,
22 Sep. 2021
Here’s a look at some properties that are light on froufrou but big on fun.
—
Pamela Wright,
BostonGlobe.com,
20 Jan. 2021
Lindsey Wixson also starred in the show, wearing a punchy blue froufrou dress over a coral knit (complete with a supersized bow).
—
Georgia Murray,
refinery29.com,
18 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for froufrou
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This one from chef Yotam Ottolenghi is basic with no frippery to speak of.
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Source: Tolan Inside the fair, venders manned stalls selling sweets and giftable fripperies.
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My family saw plenty of dancing, impromptu music jams and people kitted out in their national finery.
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Hosts can load the table with fine china and florals indoors or out, and the major-commitment option asks guests to show up in tea-time finery, hats included.
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Luckily the classics remain unchanged: Service is still unparalleled, and chichi Cantonese mainstay Summer Palace continues to dole out the shrimp dumplings that have earned it a loyal following.
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That falls into the unofficial hierarchy of Disney Adults, where fans look down on other fans, perhaps pooh-poohing ones who aren’t annual passholders or haven’t stayed in the most chichi hotels or lack international parks experience.
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Top these soft cookies with creamy chocolate frosting.
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The cake batter is flavored with crushed pineapple and a touch of vanilla, which pair well with the crunchy coconut-pecan frosting.
Noun
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Booting up a brand For those with their ear to the ground in the soccer apparel world, the writing was on the wall before a ball had been kicked.
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For this latest drop, the capsule collection included both footwear and apparel.
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The gilded filigree that began spreading over the walls of the Oval Office made its way to the outside of the building; now there’s a cursive sign in gold on the outer door leading to the colonnade, like an obnoxious monogram.
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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.
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No frills are left to entice or distract passengers.
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The intricate ruffled linen edge on Greenrow’s Cotton Percale Linen Ruffle sheet has a romantic look, however, the frill doesn’t overtly overpower the rest of Condé Nast Traveler commerce director and contributor Madison Flager’s bedscape.
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Elk and bear tooth pendants were also common items of ornamentation, and important community members were buried with those adornments.
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Staff members draped us with orchid leis and invited us to stroll the lawn, where instructors taught us how to play the traditional bowling game ulu maika, and artisans offered wood carvings and flower adornments.
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“Froufrou.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/froufrou. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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