froufrous

noun

variants or frou-frous
plural of froufrou
as in blazonries

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for froufrous
  1. ornaments
  2. improvements
  3. adornments
  4. filigrees
  5. enhancements
  6. frills
  7. garnishes
  8. trims
Noun
  • The style features dazzling dainty straps intersecting across the toes and an ankle strap adorned with lemon and leaf ornaments.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The new tariff will also apply to a range of Canadian exports, including flags, bookbinding materials, some types of vacuum cleaners and Christmas ornaments.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of ornaments
Noun
  • Generation 8 of the platform offers a strong torso, arms, and head on a wheeled platform, with significant improvements in manufacturability and sensor data.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Board members voted Tuesday to release a report detailing the investigation into Hill, including the process, lessons learned and recommended improvements, by the end of September.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 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
  • Zero Company relishes the quiet moments where your characters get to bond, translating those bonds directly into gameplay enhancements and skills in battle.
    — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The game will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with PS5 Pro enhancements and Xbox Play Anywhere.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancements
Noun
  • 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 frills
Noun
  • Add sparkling water, ice and garnishes right before serving so nothing goes flat.
    — Ryan Brennan August 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Aromatic smoke, infused foams and layered garnishes will all play a part.
    — Connie Ogle July 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of garnishes
Noun
  • Weavabel, a packaging and trims company, said in a recent statement that one of the biggest practical challenges for fashion brands will be bringing together accurate information from multiple suppliers and packaging formats.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Upper trims offer more features for prices that are still attractive.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of trims
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