frills

Example Sentences

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You can’t see those frills and not think, ‘I want to be her.’

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

At $599 and up, it’s a decent utilitarian option, though this year, it’s getting some new frills: MagSafe for magnetic snap-on accessories, stronger display glass and double the storage capacity, starting at 256 GB.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The Brigitte Bardot Foundation told French news agency AFP that the private burial will be "no frills" and "without fuss", in keeping with her spirit.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

"We'll celebrate at home, modestly, with no frills," she said.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

I feel like a fat sausage in this tight and tacky dress covered in frills, ruffles, and sequins.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez