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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Its fabric looks like chiffon with its drapey fit that flows from top to bottom, and its ruffled collar matches the tiers of ruffles down the skirt.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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The front of the top was cropped, while extra fabric floated in ruffles at the back.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Why One Designer Loves Cornice Headboards Some designers absolutely love the look of a cornice headboard and the frills that come with it.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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End with a low-key farewell dinner in 12South and live music at Station Inn — generally a cash-only cover charge and no frills, just great music.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Khartiia’s focus on rapidly evolving technologies has drawn attention beyond Ukraine’s borders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The series explores themes of identity, accountability and the long reach of choices made across borders.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Israel, which fringes on both the Left and the Right have increasingly abandoned, Gallego questioned those who want to defund defensive support to the Middle Eastern nation.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For beard trims and shaves, go to Pisterzi in Soho.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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Those who are seeking the highest level of luxury and personalized services, which the top tier trims, such as the Black Label edition, offer.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 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
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“Furbelows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furbelows. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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