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as in edging
a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming she opted for a simple wedding dress that did without all the frills and furbelows

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Recent Examples of furbelow
Noun
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
Noun
  • Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The green floral motif and scalloped edging add a vintage twist that is both timeless and charming.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • While smiling for pictures before the event, Lewinsky wore a strapless, asymmetrical black gown that had ruffle detailing at the bottom.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • An absolute work of art, this extraordinary accessory with a unique silhouette sports a curved handle and wide canopy, with delicate ruffles along the edges.
    Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Lenses can also suffer from a malaise known as chromatic aberration, in which different wavelengths of light are refracted to slightly different degrees so that different colors come to focus at different points, resulting in color fringing around objects.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Her eyewear was usually cushioned by her coiffed blonde hair; her beauty aesthetic built intentionally around ‘notes on bangs’: From side-swept to feathery wisps, thick curtains, and a pixie fringed trim.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Officers then spent the majority of the day removing 3,770 packages weighing 1,002 pounds hidden within the squash shipment, border protection said.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Other identification that will be accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include a valid U.S. passport or passport card; DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry; Department of Defense IDs; permanent resident cards; and border crossing cards.
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The ownership ranks were garlanded by a phalanx of Bollywood stars and cricketing legends.
    Rory Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Warwick Davis, the British actor who has played various roles in the Star Wars franchise, got a tribute from Luke Skywalker himself as he was garlanded with BAFTA’s highest honor.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Fringe was responsible for a lot of movement, flounce, and drama this Fashion Week.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Steer clear of heavy flounces and statement prints that draw attention to your fuller bust.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Both styles feature the soft salmon hue and black square intarsia drawn directly from the album cover, with a finishing touch of Bon Iver’s signature embroidered at the hem of the sweater.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The naming even extended to beach and pool towels that my mom would embroider with labels like Sandy Feet, Zinnias, or Golden Hour to help everyone differentiate their towel.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025

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“Furbelow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furbelow. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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