fal-lal

noun

Definition of fal-lalnext
as in flourish

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  1. flourish
  2. flounce
  3. ruffle
  4. improvement
  5. frosting
  6. apparel
  7. finery
  8. filigree
Noun
  • The 1,200-square-foot store showcases its bestsellers Le Brillant, Le Tempête, and Le Pin amid vintage furniture from Europe, breeze block and midcentury modern architectural flourishes.
    Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
  • None of the over-the-top flourishes would work, though, without confessional bangers that both transport and ring true.
    Scottie Andrew, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of flourish
Noun
  • The outcome was less froufrou compared to previous efforts that were rich in bows, ruffles, flounces and patchworks, as the more streamlined hybrids better expressed the rigor of the theme.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Gambling Man Varying in size, flounce, and attitude, ribbon ties—also called gambler or Kentucky neckties—have long been a legitimate black-tie alternative.
    Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of flounce
Noun
  • The dress, complete with a corseted bodice and sweeping train, was embellished with ruffles and lace in alternating shades of yellow and white.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Beneath the garment, Kidman opted for a semi-sheer black blouse with a high-neckline, ruffles and the addition of a floral appliqué.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of ruffle
Noun
  • This aligns with a growth mindset, which emphasizes focusing on impactful tasks that drive improvement.
    Anthony A. Luna, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Some carriers, like United Airlines, for example, have made improvements to their travel protocols for passengers with disabilities like launching a new search feature to ensure that wheelchair users will be accommodated.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of improvement
Noun
  • The flavors feature buttercream frosting, plum, and coconut.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • This is a soft frosting, perfect for spreading over a sheet cake or topping crisp cookies.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of frosting
Noun
  • The merchandise mix for the Boston store will be 60 percent intimate apparel, 25 percent sport and lounge apparel, and 15 percent men’s underwear.
    Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Other limited-edition commemorative merchandise, including apparel and home goods, will be released in Jan. 2025 and available online at Opry100.com.
    Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of apparel
Noun
  • In this life-force of a musical, even the help gets to shine like so many sequins on a prima donna’s finery.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
  • That vehicle has been praised for its ability to stand out even among the Mercedes and BMWs of the world in finery despite having lesser performance and a lack of track-ready models.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of finery
Noun
  • Weingut Josef Jamek | 2022 Ried Klaus Riesling Federspiel A still-young vintage, the filigree of Weingut Jamek’s style is only available for a short time in the United States.
    Jill Barth, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Locals call their hometown the Venice of the Amazon, because of its filigree of waterways and the fleet of boats that ply them.
    Mac Margolis, NPR, 12 May 2024
Definition of filigree
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