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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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Halloween may have come and gone, but Hollywood decked out in frightful finery for the premiere of Nosferatu.Lawrence Yee, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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May, the month of the Cannes Film Festival and the French Open, is when France usually pivots, turning heel on a season of gloom and rain to show off its finery and raison d’être.airmail.news, airmail.news, 25 May 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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The carrot cake, which Fancher bakes from scratch each week, is served chilled with a caramel cream cheese frosting.Sidney Steele, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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The four-layer cake was fluffy yet dense, with rich buttercream frosting that highlighted the slightly salty caramel.Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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Electronics, apparel, and the furniture and home goods segment were the three top categories for the holiday season, which contributed to about 54% of the total online spending, according to Adobe.Melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Three categories of goods - electronics, apparel, and furniture/home goods - drove over half (54%) of holiday sales.Joan Verdon, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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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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But don’t be afraid to cut out the frills and fall back on some key no-recipe recipes.Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Jan. 2025
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Some bigleaf hydrangeas produce a unique flat flower type called a lace-cap, characterized by a cluster of small buds surrounded by a frill of flowers.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Once the adornments have been removed from your tree, remove the stand from the tree.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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Like your favorite red lipstick or go-to earrings, these artful hair adornments provide eye-catching enhancements to any look day or night.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Froufrou.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/froufrou. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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