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as in luxury
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
didn't get any food or drinks on the no-frills flight
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as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies
a birthday cake decorated with frills like edible glitter
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as in to ribbon
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Recent Examples of frill
Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Band-Maid contrasts Japanese pop culture’s neo-gothic frills and anime cuteness with
powerful and melodic metal.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 13 Dec. 2024
Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, 3 July 2018
At separate ends of town, two buxom madams and their bevies of painted, frilled and scandalously clad ladies welcomed miners and threw lavish parties.
—Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 16 June 2018
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Noun
The fossil is one of the largest and most ornate ceratopsids found, with its frill containing two blade-like horns.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Band-Maid contrasts Japanese pop culture’s neo-gothic frills and anime cuteness with
powerful and melodic metal.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
Summer has officially arrived in that terracotta Temperley London dress, with plunging neckline, ruffled skirt and frilled short sleeves.
—Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, 3 July 2018
At separate ends of town, two buxom madams and their bevies of painted, frilled and scandalously clad ladies welcomed miners and threw lavish parties.
—Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 16 June 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frill
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Repeat and Rebuild During each edging session, practice pausing and resuming multiple times.Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Those still working on their edging skills can trust this ski to hold on hard snow, and those ready to dip a toe off-piste will be encouraged by the Santa Ana 87’s mix of stability in variable conditions and agility in mixed terrain.Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Four decades after its first stitch was sewn, the Hermès bag is considered the gold standard of luxury fashion.Kelsey Stiegman, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
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Analysts upgraded the luxury home furnishings provider to a buy-equivalent rating from hold, arguing that its operating leverage is underappreciated and a recovery in demand is still early innings.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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Of course, there is improv in the movie, just naturally little ornamentation and stuff.Mike Miller, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Suggestions range from temperature regulation to come-hither ornamentation for attracting mates, to tools of self-defense.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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Now here’s a look at the rest of the amenities, restaurants, staterooms, and extra services that are part of every MSC World Europa sailing.Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
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Of course, there are tons of amenities for like-minded sports buffs, including a full-size basketball court, a fitness center, a putting green, and a tennis court.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
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To minimise disruption to day-to-day operations, most of the decorations are installed between 11pm and 7am when the park is closed to guests.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Seasonal cookbooks can be stored with decorations for that holiday Donate extra water bottles Reusable water bottles are great.Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
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Sail on to Tobacco Caye, a charming five-acre coral island fringed with palm trees.Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Lying 27 miles to the north, this dozy islet fringed by luminous powder-soft pink sand and is home to stunning beaches, caves, and exotic birds.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Frill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frill. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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