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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
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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
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Aerin, $136 Presented in a blue marbleized pot and gold edging, this candle from Aerin is a crowdpleaser and able to elevate any home space.Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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If your footwork repertoire involves pockets and micro edging, the La Sportiva Miura VS Climbing Shoe is among the best.The Editors, Outside Online, 1 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 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
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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
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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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The Nordic country that joined the alliance in 2023 has already accused Moscow of stoking a migrant crisis at its border.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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In today’s interconnected world, borders blur while regulations multiply.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Add a faux fur skirt or garland around the tree for an elevated approach to the decade.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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In June there are midsommar festivals garlanded with wild flowers—mercifully unlike Midsommar, save for the maypoles that stand tall in nearly every village.Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
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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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One look at its silk charmeuse jacket, wool gabardine pants embroidered with metallic thread, and lamb shearling coat lapels will put into question who the more stylish individual is: you or your new ursine companion.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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In Hollywood, Lily-Rose Depp continued her winning fashion streak of Chanel numbers with a silver slip dress with a netted and embroidered overlay.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Furbelow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furbelow. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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