as in ornament
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to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it was the salesclerk's high-handed rudeness that really frosted me
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Recent Examples of frosting
Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 8 May 2026
If the frosting seems soft and dense, give it a chill before whipping again.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Top with remaining layer, bottom side up; spread top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
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Noun
Drizzle with the reserved frosting packet while still warm and serve.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 8 May 2026
If the frosting seems soft and dense, give it a chill before whipping again.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
For recipes where cocoa isn't reacting with leavening, like frosting, pudding, hot chocolate, or sauces, swapping is usually fine.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Top with remaining layer, bottom side up; spread top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosting
Noun
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The product was inspired by the popularity of the Barnum & Bailey Circus and packaged in the now-iconic circus train box designed to resemble a Christmas ornament.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Make Your Own Art Make time for Sunspots Studios, a glassblowing studio where visitors can catch a live demonstration and choose some beautiful glass to take home, such as ornaments, vases, hummingbird feeders, and jewelry.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Verb
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My biggest concern about adding a tracking device around Mya’s neck was annoying her or creating disruption.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2026
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Sometimes, rage bait can be relatively harmless – a recipe that contains disgusting food combinations or someone annoying their pet, partner or sibling.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Bachelor’s Button is an edible cornflower that makes for a beautiful beverage garnish or a flavorful floral addition.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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Kale is still used as a garnish, not an ingredient.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Tell him that his approach to the trip is bothering you.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Try taking 10 to 15 minutes each day to write out what's bothering you.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
2 May 2026
Noun
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But four times the talent means four times the finery, which was costume designer Molly Rogers’ challenge.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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Guests showed up in their most eccentric finery.—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects.—
Sarah Linn
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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So, all the things people were yelling about with Southwest weren’t bugging me.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Everything is intentional at this broody half-underground restaurant: the descent into darkness, the sense of close quarters as if in the belly of a ship (or a whale), the filigree of kombu and clam juice, molasses and Moxie soda.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Unproductively, in the confines of the smaller-scale Fyda-Mar stage, the discordant sensory barrage director Oanh Nguyen brings to bear landed on at least one theatergoer as an agitated, irritating distraction.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Scented and bleached toilet paper can have irritating chemicals, while wiping the wrong way can increase your risk of infection.—
Pamela Assid Woughter,
Verywell Health,
11 May 2026
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“Frosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosting. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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