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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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furbelow

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verb

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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
  • To add a simple yet effective border to your garden, skip the plastic edging and instead go for a more natural look.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 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
  • For the event, the athlete went ultra-femme with a light pink mini dress that not only featured airy ruffles on both shoulder straps, but the V-neck piece also showed extra skin with cutouts at her mid-section that opened to her lower back.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 May 2025
  • It's fitted through the chest and waist and has a full skirt detailed with a tiered flounce and delicate ruffles.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Her hair was styled with long waves that cascaded down her back and fringe to frame her face.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Hilton, 44, wore the intricate catsuit — which included cutouts up and down the arms, legs, sides and stomach — with a glittery, fringed white shrug to add a dash of sparkle.
    Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Trump has effectively shut down the lawlessness at the southern border.
    Nicole Russell, USA Today, 2 May 2025
  • Martin: The President is using tools that previous Presidents have not used in peacetime, declaring a national emergency at the southern border, invoking the Alien Enemies Act.
    Michel Martin, NPR, 1 May 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
  • The hotel will also embroider initials on all VIP’s hotel robes, and gift their signature baseball hats — which are not for sale — to guests.
    Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
  • Explore boutiques like Amor & Rosas, known for kimonos embroidered by Chiapas collectives, and María Belen, offering handcrafted silver jewelry.
    Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025

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“Furbelow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furbelow. Accessed 16 May. 2025.

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