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
  • Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • For the past decade, Heidi Vermilyea has been in charge of the parade souvenirs, selling hats, t-shirts, and Christmas tree ornaments out of a blue trailer.
    — Susan Bence, NPR, 4 July 2026
Definition of ornaments
Noun
  • But most agree the real test is whether companies can build products that offer clear improvements — and that consumers will pay for.
    — Elaine Yu, CNBC, 11 July 2026
  • Significant challenges persist in areas like China and digital sales, demanding sustainable operational improvements.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of improvements
Noun
  • Biles stepped out in a red wine and metallic dress designed by DO LONG, detailed with gem-like adornments and dramatic tulle.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • When Christmas rolls around, her home can be found overflowing with cheerful Hobby Lobby finds, from red and green adornments to unique, oversized jingle bells.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 27 June 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
  • One felony charge of reckless driving causing great bodily injury was dismissed in this week’s sentencing, as well as two enhancements of great bodily injury on a person.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • These software enhancements are expected to be important as the MQ-25A progresses through further development stages.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of enhancements
Noun
  • Tailor The Experience To Your Audience One strategy is understanding the audience and their preferred user interface—developers do not appreciate wasting tokens or time on frills rather than the substance of their ask.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation might've taken the Editors' Choice title for their extra frills, but these entry-level buds sure hold their own in the open-ear category.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of frills
Noun
  • Customization options include swapping sour cream for Greek yogurt and adding garnishes like bacon or herbs.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • Other garnishes, like blueberries, blackberries, mint, or basil, would be fun.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Definition of garnishes
Noun
  • The Pathfinder is an ideal family hauler that comes in enough trims to be highly customizable.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • The white interior and faux leather are also available in Overland and reviewed Limited trims.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 28 June 2026
Definition of trims
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