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Definition of furbelowsnext
plural of furbelow
as in edgings
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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furbelows

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verb

present tense third-person singular of furbelow

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furbelows
Noun
  • 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
  • Try a dark, long-sleeve floral from Agua by Agua Bendita, or cascading ruffles in a gown the color of a great cabernet by Aje.
    Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • With no frills, vintage vibes and good, honest food, Rutt’s is a classic.
    USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • Beyond the country's borders, Los Choneros has forged ties with powerful transnational networks, including Mexico's Sinaloa cartel and criminal groups from Albania, enabling it to play a role in global drug trafficking routes.
    James LaPorta, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, soccer leaders within Congo enlisted a strategy widely used in international soccer — calling in the help of dual-national players with lineage to the country but who developed as players outside its borders.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • That was the case for Italian trims manufacturer Vivolo.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Until those expensive higher-end trims, however, the 2026 Ram 1500 delivers an unrivaled interior experience, ride quality, and cabin comfort.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • His death gives shape to the plot, which braids together the police investigation with relevant flashbacks.
    Judy Berman, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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