frills 1 of 2

plural of frill
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as in edgings
a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming I just had to sew the frill onto the bottom of the skirt and the dress was finished

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frills

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verb

present tense third-person singular of frill

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Noun
  • The decor leans minimalist, with a soothing neutral palette, plush furnishings, and warm wood accents, while the amenities—including a chef’s kitchen, multiple lounge areas, and a sauna—are more lavish.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The hotel provides pet amenities like a complimentary toy, potty pads, as well as food and water bowls.
    Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In simple terms, during times of economic duress, shoppers feel the need to spend their money on small luxuries like lipstick and perfume as a means of indulgence.
    Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Some content creators have made the humor an entry point to share budget-friendly alternatives for everyday luxuries that may have to go if wallets are stretched.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • An issue occurring when using Equipment Loadout, causing decorations to be removed from equipment, Bowgun Customization being reverted to default, and Kinsects reverting to the initial rarity.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
  • But small things, such as finishing a pile of laundry, buying the best party decorations and only allowing children ice cream before dinner once in a blue moon, won't.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Frills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frills. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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