Examples of fancy dress in a Sentence
Everyone wore fancy dress for the ball.
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The guests—including Kate Middleton and Peter's cousin Prince William—shielded their fancy dress with umbrellas, as the skies threatened to open.
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Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
The cute photo saw Stormi, who was wearing fancy dress, and younger brother Aire, 4, perched on a bench and smiling at the camera.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
There’s an Observatory for those wishing to stargaze (beautiful), and there is also The Den—a fun space for children to play and enjoy their visit (think Lego room, fancy dress, giant keyboard).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Revellers from across Brazil and beyond don their best glitter, feathers and fancy dress as live samba bands parade through the streets, starting as early as 8am.
—Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
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Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
The cute photo saw Stormi, who was wearing fancy dress, and younger brother Aire, 4, perched on a bench and smiling at the camera.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
There’s an Observatory for those wishing to stargaze (beautiful), and there is also The Den—a fun space for children to play and enjoy their visit (think Lego room, fancy dress, giant keyboard).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Revellers from across Brazil and beyond don their best glitter, feathers and fancy dress as live samba bands parade through the streets, starting as early as 8am.
—Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fancy dress
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“Fancy dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fancy%20dress. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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