frills

Example Sentences

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Less-expensive items meant fewer frills, often store brands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

But “Am I Roxie?” doesn’t depend on scenic frills.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2025

Two kinds of beef: chuck and sirloin, each cut into tidy cubes, no frills.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 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