froufrous

noun

variants or frou-frous
plural of froufrou
as in blazonries

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  1. ornaments
  2. improvements
  3. adornments
  4. filigrees
  5. enhancements
  6. frills
  7. garnishes
  8. trims
Noun
  • The first thing in Griffin’s step-by-step approach is adding twinkle lights to the tree, then tucking in larger ornaments.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The coffee giant has also expanded its mascot line with new gift-ready holiday tumblers, mugs, snow globes, charms, ornaments and water bottles.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of ornaments
Noun
  • Conclusion Semiconductor progress depends on coordinated improvements across transistors, manufacturing processes, memory, connections, and power devices.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But the projects also raise questions about who will be able to afford the homes, what infrastructure improvements may be needed and what nearby neighborhoods will receive in return.
    — Lauren Breunig, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of improvements
Noun
  • Modantus is his name, his head a skull, with brassy adornments ascending like a satellite dish.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • For her secondary look, Lipa wore Prada pumps fixed with feather adornments.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of adornments
Noun
  • All the filigrees and arabesques on Marquee Moon are all mine.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of filigrees
Noun
  • Advocate adds career pathways and workforce support In addition to funding compensation and benefit enhancements, Advocate Health is expanding professional development pipelines and alternative entry points into healthcare careers.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Councilwoman Willis has been a tough negotiator, challenging us to work with the City of Dallas transportation department to identify and fund meaningful traffic enhancements.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of enhancements
Noun
  • Some people are even scaling back their wearables to less distracting devices with fewer frills.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Many passengers have come to accept no frills flying, paying for every extra beyond a seat.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of frills
Noun
  • From smoky, spirit-forward drinks to warming spices and frightening garnishes, cocktails in October have a little extra mystery.
    — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Pieces of fish are hand sliced to the ideal thickness and length, and beautifully adorned with garnishes that dazzle the eye and strategically heighten every bite.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of garnishes
Noun
  • Head Start is just one of many trims included in the district's $20 million budget cut plan.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • There are knee-high boots, ankle boots, mules and heels decked out with plush detailing, fur trims and juxtaposed materials.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of trims
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