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noun

ˈfər-bə-ˌlō How to pronounce furbelow (audio)
Definition of furbelownext
as in edging
a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming she opted for a simple wedding dress that did without all the frills and furbelows

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verb

as in to ribbon

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Recent Examples of furbelow
Noun
Oddly, for such a modernizer, Michele’s taste tends toward the baroque, or even the rococo—the man has seemingly never encountered a frill or furbelow that displeased him—and his collections are littered with vintage references. — Maya Singer, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2022 Porsche's design department clearly had fun with this model, reaching deep into the brand's endless reservoir of badges and colors, frills and furbelows. — Jens Meiners, Car and Driver, 1 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furbelow
  1. edging
  2. ribbon
  3. ruffle
  4. fringe
  5. border
  6. garland
  7. flounce
  8. embroider
Noun
  • An old toothbrush can help reach between the balusters or spindles and decorative edging on posts and caps.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • The organic edging and modern handles create a sleek, sophisticated finish.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Definition of edging
Verb
  • Mesquite and acacia trees ribbon the lower elevations, while Douglas firs and ponderosa pine line the upper reaches.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
  • Eager to make connections with important people, Kapoor invited mayors to ribbon cuttings and doled outmore than $100,000 in campaign checks from corporate accounts, about half of which went to a political committee supporting a losing candidate in this November’s Miami Beach mayoral race.
    — Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • With ruffle sleeves, a smocked empire waist, and a flounce skirt, this dress has the same luxe look as Kate’s.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • Big patterns or embellishments like ruffles can draw the eye away from any breast asymmetries and shape or volume changes, Peled said.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026
Definition of ruffle
Verb
  • On paper, this is also the easiest fixture for the defending champion, so head coach Lionel Scaloni will use this game to rest key players – most importantly 39-year-old Messi – and give minutes to fringe squad members and those who are yet to feature at this tournament.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • In addition to fringe researchers and experts, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Mike Rounds of South Dakota are both planning to speak.
    — Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 June 2026
Definition of fringe
Noun
  • The number of international border crossings the jet made within North America through the semifinals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • Pay extra attention to the base of your plants as well as garden borders.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of border
Verb
  • Attach to the mantle, tree, or garland with the tails of the string.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation and was garlanded with honors, including a shelf full of theater gongs.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2025
Definition of garland
Noun
  • With ruffle sleeves, a smocked empire waist, and a flounce skirt, this dress has the same luxe look as Kate’s.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • For some, summer is about wearing lightweight bohemian pieces, like flowing blouses, voluminous dresses, a lots of frills and flounces.
    — Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 28 June 2026
Definition of flounce
Verb
  • The 13 Going on 30 star wore overalls embroidered with her nickname—Jen—layering them over a white tank and tying a red bandana around her neck.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 July 2026
  • Her custom Fausto Puglisi for Roberto Cavalli bodysuit was hand-embroidered with more than 200,000 crystals in hot pink, orange and citrine, a process that took 120 hours.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
Definition of embroider

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