froufrou

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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. 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
Noun
  • None of the 95 rooms at this palatial property, which first opened in the 1860s, is the same, and the decor is an eccentric mishmash that combines every era since then, from Victorian fripperies to sinuously streamlined Art Nouveau.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
  • In tonight’s episode, Aurora has more to worry about than mere frippery.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Those in the market for some fresh fall finery are in luck.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Trending codes of modern prep are equipping fashion’s beloved horse girl with all of its frills and finery.
    Minty Mellon, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The chichi shindig, which welcomed over 100 elite horses and handlers from across the globe to compete, kicked off Thursday night with an iconic set by music legend Sting.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Made with buttermilk, coconut, and a cream cheese frosting, this decadent layer cake was also a popular response.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
  • But it’s layered with a thick and sugary frosting of adoration.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Women’s CrossCity Sneaker While famous for its athleisure apparel, Lululemon has quietly expanded into the realm of sneakers—and this lightweight pair strikes the perfect balance of stylish and comfortable for long days of sightseeing.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Motorcycles, parts, accessories, and apparel will all remain available through current channels.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
  • There are a few digital filigrees and subtones added by the experimental pop wizard A. G. Cook.
    Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • That mute minute in an otherwise ever-bobbing, ever-shouting crowd (a portion of which camped outside the Spectrum Center) was a testament to Eilish’s ability to hold her own on a stage that — other than the occasional burst of fire and blitzing lights — had little frill.
    Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Trending codes of modern prep are equipping fashion’s beloved horse girl with all of its frills and finery.
    Minty Mellon, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Trump has already made some other changes at the White House, like golden adornments in the Oval Office and a new patio in the Rose Garden, both of which mirror the aesthetic of his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
  • One of the simplest rituals of adornment in hoodoo traditions is our use of color!
    Essence, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Froufrou.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/froufrou. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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