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as in annoying
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it was the salesclerk's high-handed rudeness that really frosted me
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Recent Examples of frosting
Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
The white chocolate melts into this frosting almost like summer nights.
—Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Nostalgic pink Christmas decor is trending this year, and is the ultimate holiday trend to try for anyone who loves a chewy sugar cookie slathered with a generous helping of colorful frosting.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
Red Velvet Cheesecake Delight, a slice of red velvet cake layered with creamy cheesecake in the center and topped with cream cheese frosting ( $7.99, or whole cake for $35.99).
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Dessert was slices of red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
The white chocolate melts into this frosting almost like summer nights.
—Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Nostalgic pink Christmas decor is trending this year, and is the ultimate holiday trend to try for anyone who loves a chewy sugar cookie slathered with a generous helping of colorful frosting.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
Red Velvet Cheesecake Delight, a slice of red velvet cake layered with creamy cheesecake in the center and topped with cream cheese frosting ( $7.99, or whole cake for $35.99).
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosting
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Inside, two Christmas trees will be adorned with custom ornaments, such as skis, puffer jackets and Perfect Moment’s signature North Star.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Adult males are known for their ornaments — brilliant scarlet plumage and beak that contrast sharply with a coal black mask.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Strain into an old-fashioned glass and garnish with a twist of lime peel for a bright, aromatic note that elevates the drink’s complexity.Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cocktails Drinks Occasions Recipes Ingredients For the sage syrup: ½ cup sugar 15–20 fresh sage leaves, plus more for garnish For the cocktail: 1½ oz.SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
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Somehow, that doesn’t cure Guillermo’s melancholy, and the other vamps theorize about why this is bothering Guillermo so much.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Instead, focus on things like what's been bothering you in the past week, stress about an upcoming event, or a work incident that rubbed you the wrong way.Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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This waterproof version of the brand's best-selling, clump-free formula can withstand heat, humidity, and any other moisture that may come your way without irritating sensitive eyes.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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A lot of anti-aging skincare contains ingredients like retinol that can be drying and irritating, but Cetaphil has a possible solution.Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Unique facial hair ornamentation has allowed researchers to visually identify the works as Khneang Style, a hallmark of the Khmer period.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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And just as the Breuer Building is largely free from ornamentation, the faces of both the B/1 and the B/1M are void of numbers or symbols.Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Without question, eating and drinking (sometimes in artful excess) is part and parcel of any visit to the Big Easy—but the city’s culture stretches far beyond beignets and Sazeracs, converting first-time visitors into lifelong devotees of its countless charms.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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The custom of eating fish on Christmas Eve also continued as a way to maintain a connection with Italy and to honor ancestors, National Geographic said.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Frosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosting. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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