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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
  • For lawn care, start with just mowing before adding edging and landscaping.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • 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
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
  • From bold patterns to bow adornments to ruffles and shirred detailing, Damson Madder is a go-to for unique dresses that stand out.
    Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
  • For the outing, the former first lady looked stylish in a long black dress with sheer sleeves and ruffles.
    Michael Nied, People.com, 28 May 2025
Verb
  • Filho’s movie operates at the pace and tenor of a drama in exile, albeit one that’s fringed with B-movie fun and stalked by a pair of unscrupulous hitmen.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 May 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, tens of thousands of large bugs have descended on Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the North Carolina-Tennessee border, according to the National Park Service.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2025
  • Neighborhoods on the San Diego-Poway border were under evacuation warning due to a brush fire, sheriff’s officials said.
    Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Verb
  • With these two examples in mind, you’d be forgiven for thinking this was always the way—of course the film garlanded at the world’s most prestigious film festival would go on to collect the most golden statuettes, right?
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 May 2025
  • The ownership ranks were garlanded by a phalanx of Bollywood stars and cricketing legends.
    Rory Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Fringe was responsible for a lot of movement, flounce, and drama this Fashion Week.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The three-time AMA winner then kicked off her hosting duties in a plunging Swarovski crystal embroidered Miss Sohee halter-neck gown in white and silver with a daringly high slit up the front.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 27 May 2025
  • Women wear Lilly Pulitzer-style shift dresses and headbands en masse, while men wear colorful blazers embroidered with ducks or lobsters (as well as a lot of Brooks Brothers).
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 May 2025

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“Furbelow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furbelow. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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