fal-lal

noun

Definition of fal-lalnext
as in flourish

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  1. flourish
  2. flounce
  3. ruffle
  4. improvement
  5. frosting
  6. enhancement
  7. blazonry
  8. apparel
Noun
  • Some are trees, some are shrubs, some are native to us here in the American South and some flourish in parts of Asia half a world away.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The narrative laments and emotive snapshots of Lost Weekend stick with you more than any sonic flourish or new production technique that moves her forward as an artist.
    — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of flourish
Noun
  • The asymmetrical dress featured a flowing flounce of silver chainmail.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • With ruffle sleeves, a smocked empire waist, and a flounce skirt, this dress has the same luxe look as Kate’s.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Definition of flounce
Noun
  • Volume and shape played a starring role as well, from bubble hems and layered ruffles to peplums and drop-waists.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Worn by Osaka during her first-round singles match on day two of the tournament, the look featured a white windbreaker with a large green bow, a green tutu with white tulle ruffles and a matching green visor.
    — Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruffle
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  • At Friday’s news conference, district officials said the school board also will consider potential improvements to the district’s academic offerings, in addition to school closures.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026
  • If that analysis determines a project needs additional infrastructure, the developer must pay for those project-specific improvements including main extensions, line upgrades and capacity improvements.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of improvement
Noun
  • They’re often made in a square or round pan and are topped with a simple frosting or glaze—no meringue buttercream here.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Top with your favorite frosting—we’re partial to cream cheese or buttercream icing.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of frosting
Noun
  • Kia's base model can feel a bit barebones, but upper trims feature plenty of creature comforts and tech enhancements that improve its driving and ownership experience.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • At the event, before Rothenberg triumphantly clarinet-riffed with recordings of sperm whales and humpbacks, Joe Valle, of Nonhuman Teachers, interviewed Nollman, with career-retrospective audiovisual enhancement.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancement
Noun
  • Pathetic, summer seeks by blazonry Of color to conceal her swift decrease.
    — Annika Neklason, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2017
Definition of blazonry
Noun
  • A week ago, Good Good Golf’s hats and apparel lined shelves at retail locations across the country.
    — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Many apparel retailers have seen sales growth this year, but some of that is thanks to broader inflation.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of apparel
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“Fal-lal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fal-lal. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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