Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furbelows
Noun
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Prone to wearing clothes that suggest an overgrown pre-teen herself, all frills, flounces and bright colors, Martha doesn’t look like great maternal material to Claire, although this judgmental attitude may be evidence of her own maternal deficiencies.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026 -
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
Verb
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Still, Nay Palad is also actively involved in the protection and post-typhoon regeneration of the sprawling mangrove system that fringes the property on one side.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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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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The vibrant orange and pink shades are playful and bold, but the subtle ruffles maintains its overall refined look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Zendaya sported a see-through little black dress decorated with floral embroidery and ruffles, layering it underneath a glittery floor-length coat complete with satin bell sleeves.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 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
Noun
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No frills are left to entice or distract passengers.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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There are no frills to the moment, just her and her microphone.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Hamilton let his signature braids down ahead of his race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which marks the seventh stop on the Formula 1 calendar this year.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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The latter, in particular, braids the bittersweet melodies of anorak-sporting vintage twee with ear-bleeding country-grunge that evokes Meat Puppets’ heaviest squalls.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Gandhi said drama remains the genre most likely to cross borders and reach mainstream audiences, adding that the value of IP continues to grow in an increasingly competitive streaming market.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The achievement has resonated far beyond Jordan's borders.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Off-duty, Styles often laces up Adidas sneakers.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Just a little farther up the lakeshore, co-owner Yasuaki Saito’s new spot laces its breakfast menu with Japanese ingredients and Americana swagger.—
Allecia Vermillion,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
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“Furbelows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furbelows. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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