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Recent Examples of froufrou
None of that decadent froufrou for us Americans, no sir; the Eurosport breathes through a Rochester two-barrel carburetor, and the mixture flows from carburetor to manifold unvexed by any little whirling rotors or impellers.
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David E. Davis Jr., Car and Driver, 30 Jan. 2023
An unusual mushroom farm, a chef who hates trash cans, manta for all, Thanksgiving classics and waiting for froufrou.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2022
Heimat is entirely over the top, from its exorbitant prices to its gaudy designs to its froufrou rhetoric around self-actualization and community-building.
—Evan Sterrett, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2022
To keep the planter from skewing fusty, Mr. London recommends filling it with leafy plants, or even cactuses, in lieu of froufrou florals.
—Allison Duncan, WSJ, 22 Sep. 2021
This froufrou fantasy surged as a status symbol in the 1950s, said New York designer Laurence Carr, but is far too resource-sucking today.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, WSJ, 13 Aug. 2021
Here’s a look at some properties that are light on froufrou but big on fun.
—Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2021
Lindsey Wixson also starred in the show, wearing a punchy blue froufrou dress over a coral knit (complete with a supersized bow).
—Georgia Murray, refinery29.com, 18 Feb. 2020
Oh’s shoulders courtesy of Elie Saab, the decorative froufrou had been streamlined.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2020
David E. Davis Jr., Car and Driver, 30 Jan. 2023
An unusual mushroom farm, a chef who hates trash cans, manta for all, Thanksgiving classics and waiting for froufrou.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2022
Heimat is entirely over the top, from its exorbitant prices to its gaudy designs to its froufrou rhetoric around self-actualization and community-building.
—Evan Sterrett, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2022
To keep the planter from skewing fusty, Mr. London recommends filling it with leafy plants, or even cactuses, in lieu of froufrou florals.
—Allison Duncan, WSJ, 22 Sep. 2021
This froufrou fantasy surged as a status symbol in the 1950s, said New York designer Laurence Carr, but is far too resource-sucking today.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, WSJ, 13 Aug. 2021
Here’s a look at some properties that are light on froufrou but big on fun.
—Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2021
Lindsey Wixson also starred in the show, wearing a punchy blue froufrou dress over a coral knit (complete with a supersized bow).
—Georgia Murray, refinery29.com, 18 Feb. 2020
Oh’s shoulders courtesy of Elie Saab, the decorative froufrou had been streamlined.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for froufrou
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But who has time for all of that frippery, anyway, when war’s a-comin’?Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024
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The British actor, almost as a counterpoint to the Nantucket frippery on display in the adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s chart-topping beach read, can now be found on the stage of the prestigious Almeida Theatre in Islington, North London.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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Along with her feather finery and green sartorial color motif, Queen Camilla accessorized with pieces of jewelry courtesy of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s collection.Julia Teti, WWD, 26 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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In Instagram pictures from the chichi event, the 27 year old looks the opposite of stressed, though, posing like a pro.Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 June 2024
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This part of Colorado is really chichi and fancy, with lots of great restaurants and amazing natural beauty.Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
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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
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The flavors feature buttercream frosting, plum, and coconut.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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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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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
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Band-Maid contrasts Japanese pop culture’s neo-gothic frills and anime cuteness with powerful and melodic metal.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The comical adornments to public art on Bend’s Roundabout Art Route have ignited fervent discourse: While some passerby may be amused, officials have urged the culprit to stop.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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For Betina Goldstein, Chanel nail artist and creator of some of the most inventive nail looks around, subtle adornments can help lend to a memorable wedding look.Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Froufrou.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/froufrou. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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