Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furbelows
Noun
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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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Manuel then slipped into a stark white dress overflowing with ruffles and shrugged on a matching lace shawl with long fringing over it—all key elements to bringing his hypnotizing moves to life.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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When most people think about boho today—especially amid its recent revival—an airy romance of cascading ruffles and suede almost certainly comes to mind.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 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,
27 Feb. 2026
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Ideal for the minimalist, there are no frills here—no pull strings, no lampshades—just a warm glow with a table attached.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The central room features a world map made of red glass balls, ignoring political borders and using the Gall-Peters rectangular, equal-area map projection to challenge traditional power dynamics in cartography.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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One helpful reality check is looking beyond our borders.—
Katrina Donham,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fur trims and shearling may have defined winter, but glove ballet flats offer an effortless way to carry the look into the warmer days.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Higher trims include even more luxuries, including leather seating and premium sound.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 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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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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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
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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 3 Mar. 2026.
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