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frosting

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verb

present participle of frost

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of frosting
Noun
Everyone gathers around the kitchen counter while all the kids collectively attempt to frost a cake with bright-pink and blue frosting. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025 Despite all of that alcohol, there are some really nice sweet vanilla and caramel notes that shine through, along with pink frosting and honey flavors. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2025 These tiny cakes are the perfect springtime treat full of tangy lemon flavor paired with a creamy citrus cream cheese frosting that cuts the tartness just enough, garnished with a sprinkling of bright lemon zest. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025 The finish begins with more cinnamon and cherry, oak, a touch of fresh-baked bread and some chocolate frosting. Chris Perugini, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frosting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosting
Noun
  • Like so much of rap, Carti’s choice of words reflects an obsession with male power dynamics, where women, cars, and drugs are accrued and consumed as ornaments of power.
    Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The artifacts—including golden rings, ornaments, beads and a small statue depicting three ancient Egyptian gods—date back to ancient Egypt’s 26th Dynasty, which lasted from 664 to 525 B.C.E., according to a statement from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Their flavors, like Raspberry Hibiscus and Passion Fruit Mango, are ready to drink as-is or can be jazzed up with garnishes and a splash of soda.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Be sure to shred some extra cheese to use as a garnish, Chihak suggests, and be sure to follow the recipe method for the silkiest texture.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Rodin Cars The big idea behind Rodin is to build cars without bothering about vehicle regulations – in stark contrast to F1 cars, which are subject to several rules around how they're put together.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The city and state have also been ramping up efforts to engage troubled vagrants sleeping and sometimes bothering straphangers, connecting them with services and shelter and potentially involuntary treatment.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • To majorly commit, request everyone show up in tea-time finery—hats and all.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
  • But for all its imperial finery and grandeur, the waltz was the people’s dance.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • But most of his filigree is sold from his studio and many are custom orders.
    Sandra Jordan, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
  • There were also some production filigrees that evoked Owens’ old stomping grounds, such as quick shots of reporters on the ground telling viewers to stay tuned for their coming stories.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Cover irritating clothing seams with a smooth material such as silk to avoid abrasive irritation.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
  • At Abercrombie & Fitch Packed with conditioning and hydrating castor oil, argan oil & coconut oil, this eyelash & brow growth serum will help promote the appearance of longer, fuller looking lashes and brows without the use of irritating or harmful ingredients.
    refinery29.com, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Things got back on track, and Longstreth played another demo: melismatic ornamentation, vocal harmonies, and shifting tonal centers.
    Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The fireplace mantle featured simple greenery, and the side tables had minimal ornamentation.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Wilds lives up to this side of the series, though Capcom seems to be reckoning somewhat with its meat-eating bloodlust.
    Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Iris lumbered over and started eating from the pile under Poppy.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025

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“Frosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosting. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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