Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furbelows
Noun
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Two centuries later, frills and flounces are back in style on the heels of the cottagecore bedding scene, allowing your bedscape to embrace its softer side.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2026 -
When Hyacinth flounces off to check the hall, Eloise hot on her trail, Sophie begs for a moment of Violet’s time.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Chicken liver mousse is piped in ruffles on savory sablé cookies; a thimble-sized complimentary cocktail begins the meal for those who drink alcohol.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
16 Mar. 2026
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For the occasion, my mother had put on her Balenciaga, a black dress with two wide shoulder straps, a firm bodice, a full skirt that ended a few inches above the ankles, and the illusion of an underskirt supplied by a band of taffeta ruffles, also black, that peeked out from beneath the hem.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With no frills, vintage vibes and good, honest food, Rutt’s is a classic.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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No opener, either, and not many frills to speak of besides some light pyrotechnics and a few T-shirt tosses.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The country has seen the rise of powerful criminal organizations in its borders, along with international drug cartels from Mexico, Italy and Albania also operating in Ecuador.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Book fairs allow those ideas to travel across borders.—
Julie Finch,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Including a multitude of trims and hybrid options, our 2026 Hyundai Palisades Hybrid Calligraphy AWD is a crowd stand-out.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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As for price, the VLE will likely reach six figures in the more expensive trims, and thus the VLS will likely be at least that much, if not significantly more.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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His death gives shape to the plot, which braids together the police investigation with relevant flashbacks.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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Fischer skillfully braids the three stories together, situating them in an atmosphere of creative ferment and reckless churn.—
Michael O’Donnell,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Paige is little more than a dumb blonde stereotype, another underwritten female character in Sheridan’s growing oeuvre, but Chapman laces her babyish whining with surprising bite, while showing a knack for physical comedy.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Nyal, the track laces Duque’s suave vocals and Hamilton’s sugary tones on sensual and chill Afrobeats melody.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Furbelows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furbelows. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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