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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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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • For years, Malibu has been working to reduce road deaths on PCH, though the fatal incidents stretch beyond the city’s borders.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The company had watched his rise and understood how deeply his reach extended across borders and audiences.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Her work in this comprehensive anthology braids politics, gender, history and memory into confiding and powerful lyrics.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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