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Recent Examples of furbelow
Maya Singer, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2022
Porsche's design department clearly had fun with this model, reaching deep into the brand's endless reservoir of badges and colors, frills and furbelows.
—Jens Meiners, Car and Driver, 1 June 2020
Noun
Oddly, for such a modernizer, Michele’s taste tends toward the baroque, or even the rococo—the man has seemingly never encountered a frill or furbelow that displeased him—and his collections are littered with vintage references.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2022
Porsche's design department clearly had fun with this model, reaching deep into the brand's endless reservoir of badges and colors, frills and furbelows.
—Jens Meiners, Car and Driver, 1 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furbelow
Noun
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To add a simple yet effective border to your garden, skip the plastic edging and instead go for a more natural look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Here’s a peek at the new flavors and some of the ingredients that inspired them: Lemon curd & whey This light and citrusy flavor uses whey as a substitute for lemon juice to make lemon curd that ribbons throughout the ice cream base.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
24 May 2023
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Introduce the color in small doses: a throw on the couch, ribbon on a wreath, trim around a lampshade, or even gift wrap on the packages.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Nov. 2022
Noun
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The ruffles extend from the shoulders to halfway down the top, and there’s cute pleated detailing around the collarbone.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2025
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Wilde’s dress was constructed in a long, flowing silhouette with tiered ruffles at the waist and hem, creating a layered effect.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lenses can also suffer from a malaise known as chromatic aberration, in which different wavelengths of light are refracted to slightly different degrees so that different colors come to focus at different points, resulting in color fringing around objects.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Her eyewear was usually cushioned by her coiffed blonde hair; her beauty aesthetic built intentionally around ‘notes on bangs’: From side-swept to feathery wisps, thick curtains, and a pixie fringed trim.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Other identification that will be accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include a valid U.S. passport or passport card; DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry; Department of Defense IDs; permanent resident cards; and border crossing cards.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Officers then spent the majority of the day removing 3,770 packages weighing 1,002 pounds hidden within the squash shipment, border protection said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The ownership ranks were garlanded by a phalanx of Bollywood stars and cricketing legends.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Warwick Davis, the British actor who has played various roles in the Star Wars franchise, got a tribute from Luke Skywalker himself as he was garlanded with BAFTA’s highest honor.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Fringe was responsible for a lot of movement, flounce, and drama this Fashion Week.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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Steer clear of heavy flounces and statement prints that draw attention to your fuller bust.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Elliot was dressed in a white and brown onesie with a bunny and two carrots embroidered on top of a pocket for the festive photo shoot.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Designed to bring some chi-chi to a seasonal tablescape, the collection features plates dusted with pollen-like dots and linens embroidered with bees and blooming tulips, each piece channelling the natural beauty of Daylesford’s Market Garden.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Furbelow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furbelow. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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