froufrous

noun

variants or frou-frous
plural of froufrou
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  1. ornaments
  2. improvements
  3. adornments
  4. filigrees
  5. enhancements
  6. frills
  7. garnishes
  8. trims
Noun
  • The giant, 10,000-pound mammals provided meat, fat, hide, and bones for building structures, as well as ivory for tools, art, and ornaments.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of ornaments
Noun
  • Those weren’t the only aviation improvements to make headlines recently.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Whether those commitments produce measurable improvements, however, will depend on resources that remain in short supply.
    — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of improvements
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
  • 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
  • That phase focuses on what the company called product portfolio enhancements, network structure changes and additional operational efficiencies.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Over the last six years, the city has made engineering enhancements—including red curb paint to improve sightlines, high-visibility crosswalks and new pedestrian features—across key intersections near the two campuses.
    — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancements
Noun
  • It’s also made with durability in mind thanks to the 100% cotton fabric and pine hardwood foundation, frills and all.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
  • No frills here—the Madewell Great style is a modern take on classic, Mary Jane ballet flats that won’t leave you with blisters.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of frills
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
  • The plug-in hybrid powertrain is incredibly efficient, there’s enough oomph, and its equipment levels are highly competitive across its trims.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Design and security The Olto is offered in two different trims, one a Darth Vader-style all-black and the other with silver cladding.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of trims
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