as in frilly
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as in adorned
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
you could take a store-bought cake and fancify it so that it looks semi-homemade
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fancified
Adjective
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The frilly flower corresponds with Sagittarius's quest for curiosity and fun.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026 -
Appearing earlier in a frilly gown, Bob spoke to Miss Yvonne as an aspirational, not ridiculous, character.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Both co-chaired the event with Wintour, who wore a Loewe custom floor-length jacket adorned in feathers that formed tulip bouquets.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The style is made of 18-karat white and yellow gold and adorned with 34 diamonds on the bezel, 178 on the bracelet, and 12 more placed on the hour markers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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They are known for their sword-like leaves and showy flowers.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
6 May 2026
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This category tends to include more foliage plants, but plants with showy flowers typically bloom best with at least two hours of sun exposure.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Yet Austin Reaves decorated with bricks.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The office itself leans toward old-school classicism, its conference and sitting rooms decorated with museum-quality Hudson River School paintings and 19th-century antiques.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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And rather than looking constricted in overwrought ensembles, the actors appeared comfortable in their own skin.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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The emotion here, teetering between overwrought and genuinely moving, comes filtered through jangling guitar, heavy reverb, and vocoder.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In 2014, couturier Charles James' work went on display at the Met and guests embraced brilliant gowns with his grandiose touch.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Fuqua specifically used the historic hotel's grandiose architecture to set the scene for various scenes involving Michael's press and public appearances.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The most exuberant farewell event—a dance party at the White House—took place on January 6th.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Hothouse The most exuberant of the three new Michaels decor collections, Hothouse leans into the trends of dopamine decor and maximalism, with a particular focus on tropical prints and dramatic floral motifs.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps the most extravagant feature is the primary suite’s three-story custom wardrobe.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The convertible, part of the company's new Coachbuild Collection, will be unabashedly costly and extravagant -- Rolls-Royce's CEO Chris Brownridge is coy about the price when asked -- and illustrates how the 120-year-old brand continues to reinvent itself.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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“Fancified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fancified. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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