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
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While it was made in the ‘90s, the collection (which showed slip dresses, shirts with undulating ruffles, and jacquard silk jackets constructed to look permanently burst-open) was inspired by the romance between Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Styled by Rose and Mackenzie Grandquist, Jenner wore a cream halterneck made of undulating ruffles, paired with a swishy, double-layer black and cream skirt that cascaded into a liquidy train.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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There are no frills or fancy touches, but a sense of familiarity and open-mindedness radiates throughout.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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At first glance, Lauren Sánchez Bezos's latest look is nothing more than a refreshingly simple '90s slipdress—a navy minidress with form-fitting silhouette and a minimalist no frills approach.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
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The El Paso incident underscores the challenges of coordinating military technology testing with civilian airspace safety, especially near international borders.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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The movement of the world's richest families across borders is accelerating into what experts are calling the most significant private wealth migration ever recorded.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, there are enough trims and configurations available to find a model tailored to your power, tech and feature needs as a driver.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Handling will also feel different because of a Bentley Performance Active chassis, a feature that was previously only available on the Speed and Mulliner trims.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 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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Her work in this comprehensive anthology braids politics, gender, history and memory into confiding and powerful lyrics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 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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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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“Furbelows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furbelows. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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