as in attire
dressy clothing
the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of finery
Senior royals and esteemed guests donned their white-tie finery—and their tiaras—for a night celebrating the diplomatic ties between the two countries.
—
Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Crowds gathered at sunrise for the Dawn Patrol load-in then changed into their finery to take in the sights on the lawn during the day.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
To recognize Palestine was to talk of the emperor’s naked body, exposed—something that no one would acknowledge, pretending that it was covered by majestic new finery, another state entirely.
—Philip Metres
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The photo by Getty Images' royal photographer Chris Jackson showed the Princess Royal and Sir Tim, 70, standing and smiling together in their finery before the French state banquet at Windsor Castle on July 9.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for finery
Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Crowds gathered at sunrise for the Dawn Patrol load-in then changed into their finery to take in the sights on the lawn during the day.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
To recognize Palestine was to talk of the emperor’s naked body, exposed—something that no one would acknowledge, pretending that it was covered by majestic new finery, another state entirely.
—Philip Metres
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The photo by Getty Images' royal photographer Chris Jackson showed the Princess Royal and Sir Tim, 70, standing and smiling together in their finery before the French state banquet at Windsor Castle on July 9.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for finery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finery
Noun
-
According to statewide court guidance and the Texas Courts of Appeals, participants are expected to wear business or business casual attire.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
-
Do not wear any political shirts, hats, buttons or other attire featuring candidates or ballot initiatives.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Her critique also reflected (and amplified) a widespread suspicion—that trans femininity was always a performance, a costume.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
-
One of the most impressive aspects of Smith’s costume design is the fact that each character, no matter how small, has their own distinct look that still feels of a piece with the overall world.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
And so this is the first time … rapping in our regalia.—
Jack Cooksey,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
-
Showcasing more than 5,300 objects from the young king’s tomb, including his iconic death mask and glittering royal regalia, the new section of the vast museum here on the outskirts of Cairo is expected to draw millions of visitors every year.—
Charlene Gubash,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
None of the 95 rooms at this palatial property, which first opened in the 1860s, is the same, and the decor is an eccentric mishmash that combines every era since then, from Victorian fripperies to sinuously streamlined Art Nouveau.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
-
In tonight’s episode, Aurora has more to worry about than mere frippery.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
Noun
-
Tour the city’s downtown area with Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tour to learn all about the spirits who haunt the old Canfield Casino and Hattie’s restaurant, uncover the legend of the Witch of Saratoga, and test your bravery by taking a seat in the Saratoga Springs Devil’s Chair.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
-
In Fire Country, bravery means everything — even at the risk of family.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
While apparel may be the focus this fall, Del Toro is still best known for its shoes.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
-
Children’s apparel outlet Carter’s is shuttering 150 locations across North America to help generate savings and improve profitability, citing higher costs from tariffs and investments in product to remain competitive.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Finery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finery. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share