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
  • Of the 33 schools awarded grants, 19 schools opted for main entrance improvements while 14 chose to modernize their check-in and visitor badging systems.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • The mid-20th century also ushered in improvements in heart disease treatments.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of improvements
Noun
  • 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
  • Elk and bear tooth pendants were also common items of ornamentation, and important community members were buried with those adornments.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 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
  • The defense is challenging investigators’ handling of the crime scene and efforts to cast the attack as politically motivated, as the judge weighs evidence that could trigger sentence enhancements under Utah law.
    — Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • While advanced shower systems and natural light enhancements are often desired, features like heated floors, advanced lighting, smart controls, and comfort height toilets see much higher actual adoption rates than initially prioritized.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 7 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
  • Honda's small family SUV has an interior that feels right for the price (mainstream SUV), but upper trims like the Sport Touring Hybrid feel luxury-adjacent.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 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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