as in ornamentations
decoration that consists of delicate and complicated designs made of fine gold or silver wire
a surface decorated with filigree and pearls
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Noun
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For easy place cards, write the names of guests on clear ornaments and fill them with extra berries.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025 -
In addition to the Jesus tower, another would be dedicated to Mary, with bluish granite ornaments meant to evoke her iconic cloak; there would also be spires for each of the four Evangelists and the twelve apostles.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In fact, the outing displayed an exploration of embellishment for Hudson as several styles featured intricate embroideries.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The tradition muted palette gets a graphic update courtesy of pops of color informed by school pennants, an LV monogram tartan, as well as on theme embroideries and crests that extend to small accessories in the form of what are sure to be covetable caps, scarves, and ties.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Before the presentation, MAC Cosmetics’ lead makeup artist told WWD the makeup was inspired by Taíno culture in the Dominican Republic, with sequin wing adornments made to look like eyewear, feather lashes and foil lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The business specializes in leather, leather working tools, buckles, lather dyes, tack hardware, adornments for belts and do-it-yourself kits.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For an unexpected twist, layer smaller hoops on top of a larger one or add buttons or other embellishments.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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Finishing the ensemble were pointed black loafers, complete with buckle embellishments.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Sport and Performance trims are both available with 9-speed automatic transmissions or 6-speed manual transmissions, while the NISMO is only available with the 9-speed automatic.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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After six decades of cuts, trims, stories and laughter, Ramona’s beloved barber Wayne Channon has retired.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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De Laurentiis shared a snap of their room service dinner, which included a green curry with vegetables on top and another multi-colored dish with octopus and garnishes of radish and onions on top.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some of these garnishes are also dressing up orange wine, a trending summer beverage.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Minnesota figures to be favored in each of its next three games.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Merrimack Valley Conference and the Tri-Valley League both have some tough competition, but each team figures to be in the mix.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Filigrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filigrees. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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