Examples of finery in a Sentence
She was proud to show off her new evening finery.
the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery
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Admire the Queen Anne and Italianate architecture, including original staircases, fireplace mantles and woodwork, and see these homes bedecked in their best holiday finery.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
Every inch will immerse you in holiday finery that, come Christmas, elevates an already charming store.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Of all the first-class finery recovered from the Titanic, one piece now reigns supreme.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
The lot of us, dressed in our finery, descend upon the event, bidding a quick hello to Ronson and earning some stares from the upstate locals, confused by our presence—and matching outfits.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
Every inch will immerse you in holiday finery that, come Christmas, elevates an already charming store.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Of all the first-class finery recovered from the Titanic, one piece now reigns supreme.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
The lot of us, dressed in our finery, descend upon the event, bidding a quick hello to Ronson and earning some stares from the upstate locals, confused by our presence—and matching outfits.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for finery
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“Finery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finery. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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