froufrous

variants or frou-frous
Definition of froufrousnext
plural of froufrou

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for froufrous
Noun
  • But early last Saturday evening, two bullets shattered the glass between displays of Christmas ornaments and dining plates.
    Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
  • Since anybody recalled, the gate had been topped with decorative ornaments.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • This drove up payments to charter schools by more than 3,000% from 1999 to 2014 and diverted funds away from district schools that still needed to maintain fixed costs, such as utilities, staffing and building improvements.
    Julia McWilliams, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
  • Participants reported feeling more relaxed and recovered, with measurable improvements in sleep, heart rate variability and training readiness.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The designer Christian Dior’s signature and wickerwork shells are among other adornments.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
  • Fleetwood wore a silk blazer with several silver adornments and accessorized the look with a pair of bracelets on his right arm and a wide gold wedding band on his left hand.
    Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
  • Anyone looking for lagoon enhancements a little sooner can watch for a smaller, separate restoration project coming from the Buena Vista Audubon Society.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
  • The modernization of the space allows support for more than 500 soldiers, including spaces for male and female guard members, as well as enhancements for the changing needs of the guard’s different units.
    Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Prone to wearing clothes that suggest an overgrown pre-teen herself, all frills, flounces and bright colors, Martha doesn’t look like great maternal material to Claire, although this judgmental attitude may be evidence of her own maternal deficiencies.
    Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
  • Perfect for birdwatching novices just starting their birding journeys—hence the name—the Rookie is frills-free and designed with beginners in mind.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026
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“Froufrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/froufrous. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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