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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
Noun
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At first, Valentín shows no interest in Molina’s frippery, but once he gets started on his detailed narration of the loopy movie plot, the political prisoner begins eagerly requesting further installments.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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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
Noun
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Newly dressed in finery, Pablo struggles to navigate royal customs, English slang and palace intrigue, much to the alarm of the prince’s righthand man (Mayfield).—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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Silky and Beautiful arrived in their usual finery, Silky wearing a red fedora and fur coat and Beautiful spraying hair spray everywhere.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
18 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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Portillo’s Chocolate Strawberry Shake, a fan favorite, blends the richness of Portillo’s chocolate frosting with the sweet, fruity flavor of strawberries – and can also be made into a famous Portillo’s Cake Shake.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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And of course, the cream cheese frosting is homemade too.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2025
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As reported, in November, two weeks after losing the license to distribute Reebok footwear and apparel in Europe, NGG filed for Chapter 11-style proceedings in Italy, undergoing a restructuring and debt management process under Italian bankruptcy law.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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The parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond is purchasing baby apparel and accessories brand BuyBuy Baby in a $5 million deal, with an eye to potentially offer brick and mortar shopping options for the chain.—
Daniel Munoz,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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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
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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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Pristine native forests reach right down to the shores, where green frills on the surface are the only hint of the sprawling kelp forests beneath the tides.—
John Bartlett,
NPR,
12 Jan. 2025
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Increasing ticket prices boosts the revenue per person whilst cutting the frills reduces costs which increases the profit for Disney on the higher revenue.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
25 Oct. 2024
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Elsewhere, there were talisman-esque adornments on shrunken and frayed knits.—
Scarlett Conlon,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Such moments of creative exhilaration were intermittent adornments of a diffuse slog.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Froufrou.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/froufrou. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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