Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furbelows
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After pouring out all of Tallulah’s earthly possessions — loose cash, thongs, several vapes, Bubble Tape — Paulena takes the bag and flounces off, leaving Tallulah vibrating with rage and Maia quietly panicking.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Dust ruffles may have gone the way of the dodo after their heyday in the maximalist ’80s, but the absolute best bed skirts (done up in cottagecore ginghams and frothy sateens and linens) are putting the antiquated bed dressing back on the map.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
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Valentino's Georgette fabrics, chiffon ruffles and ornate embellishments, including the exclusive budellini technique − where sheep's wool is hand-rolled into tubes, wrapped in silk and stitched together − won him a multitude of awards, including France's highest civilian distinction in 2006.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Often overly-formal affairs can actually detract from making your guests feel welcome; limiting the fuss and frills helps create a more relaxed atmosphere.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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This fine establishment has sat at the same address in the Williamsburg Bridge's shadow since 1887, and the interiors carry about as many frills as your average public house—dark wood, plaster walls, and so on.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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By realigning district borders, the department aims to evenly distribute workloads and assign officers more strategically.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The growth of networks spanning countries shows no sign of slowing, even as nationalism rises and geographical borders harden.—
Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Both these trims are pretty simple electrics at their core.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Jan. 2026
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Light summer trims and proper tool care keep your maple looking neat and thriving year after year.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
18 Jan. 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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In her stunning debut, The Waterbearers, Sasha braids the stories of three generations of Black single mothers—her grandmother, her mother, and herself—with portraits of leading Black women figures in American culture.—
G'ra Asim
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For The Union-Tribune On most weekends of the year, Joe Mullins laces up his running shoes and races a 5K in San Diego.—
Eleanor Yang Su,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Nov. 2025
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Sonically, the track laces enchanting string instruments, such as the harp, and synthetic reggaetón sounds, evoking feelings of remembrance and melancholy.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Furbelows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furbelows. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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