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 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
  • OpenAI says improvements in system efficiency made the reductions possible.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • According to the statement, the Army Corps found the program to be out of compliance following a 2025 review, including with initial physical and biological improvements, credit delivery and credit cost.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of improvements
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • In a 2026 interview with Variety, Rosenthal described his no frills vision for Max and Helen’s.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • The 154th Open Championship was his — a maiden major victory at 39 years old, a tournament won with no frills.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 20 July 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 garment bag collection is a part of Weavabel’s wider portfolio of sustainable trims, labels and packaging solutions.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
  • The Sierra 1500 stands out as a luxury-adjacent model similar to the Ram 1500's upper trims.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of trims
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