FROUFROU Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

froufrou

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Definition of froufrou

as in frippery

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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 This froufrou fantasy surged as a status symbol in the 1950s, said New York designer Laurence Carr, but is far too resource-sucking today. — Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, WSJ, 13 Aug. 2021 Here’s a look at some properties that are light on froufrou but big on fun. — Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2021

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Noun

But the point of the Neo is that it eschews frills and frippery in favor of nailing the basics.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
This one from chef Yotam Ottolenghi is basic with no frippery to speak of.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026

Definition of frippery

Noun

Over the course of several hours, a kaleidoscopic array of appetizers, mains and desserts were paraded out for the hundreds of guests wearing their Sunday finery.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
There’s no better way to add a jolt of prestige to an aspiring Oscar vehicle than the sight of its stars, bedecked in all their finery, arriving on the Lido by water taxi in the manner of conquering heroes.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of finery

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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.

— 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

Definition of chichi

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In a blurred photo from his last birthday party, he is seen in front of a giant cake with the number 89 drawn in blue and red frosting.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
They’re often made in a square or round pan and are topped with a simple frosting or glaze—no meringue buttercream here.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of frosting

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The Tetris brand’s global licensee network includes major video game publishers, including Nintendo and Sega, as well as many partners in electronics, toys and games, apparel, accessories, entertainment and other areas.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
TaylorMade is also Tiger Woods’ equipment manufacturer, and TaylorMade has a partnership with Woods’ apparel company, Sun Day Red.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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Around this infrastructure, Pizzini and her team reconstructed the original Muppet Theatre, from the iconic arches to the filigree to the safety curtain with the door Kermit pops out of in the opening sequence.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
One bestseller, the Chessboard necklace, features a spider’s web of traditional Chinese filigree in silver and gold, accented with diamonds, as a Chinese metaphor for catching wealth.

— Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of filigree

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Much like its London siblings, Chelsea Townhouse offers a striking counterpoint to the slew of large luxury hotels that have opened in the city more recently—a discreet, comfortable brand of luxury without the extra frills.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Similar pushes are happening at the Australian and French Opens (Wimbledon remains an outlier with its low-frills qualies held in a field in Roehampton).

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of frill

Noun

This one resembles the winsome, acoustic Sea Change (2002) and Morning Phase (2014), dressing the shape-shifting troubadour’s reflective vocals in windswept orchestral-folk adornment.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Then come the notions and hardware, like earring posts, beads and crystal accents, that complete the transformation from fleeting flora to lasting adornment.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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