FANCINESS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

fanciness

noun

Definition of fanciness

as in opulence

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Recent Examples of fanciness The perfect occasion for fanciness? — Midwest Living, 15 June 2026

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Noun

Shiny new towers make a statement through their sheer opulence, panoramic views and desirable locations, enticing companies to pay top dollar.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
The service Multilingual young Italians add a touch of spryness to all the grandeur and opulence keeping things unstuffy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026

Definition of opulence

Noun

The result preserves Oban's distinctive coastal character while contributing layers of red fruit richness and sweetness.

— Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Castro similarly uses charred poblanos as the base of her green sauce and cream cheese for richness, while amping up the color and flavor with fresh parsley and the heat of a serrano.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 July 2026

Definition of richness

Noun

Loser goes home, just like the others bounced from this bonkers initial knockout round — dreams trounced via penalty kick or last-minute magnificence or just … a big French bully.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Each piece spells out a message—happiness, beauty, and magnificence—in the ancient pictorial writing.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026

Definition of magnificence

Noun

Each of the Maisons is represented via artifacts that tell their unique stories of sumptuousness and cultural dialogue that helped shape diplomacy, identity, and popular culture.

— Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In the sumptuousness of the bibliophile’s parlor, studying Black history occasioned reverent, joyous gatherings.

— Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026

Definition of sumptuousness

Noun

Master model designer Milan Madge incorporated metallic gold elements and raised textures to capture the original's rich ornamentation and depth.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Other examples of ornamentation include the scalloped crown molding in the entry hall and colorful tiling on risers of steps down to the south side of the house.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Definition of ornamentation

Noun

The Fantastic Four star slipped into a brown string bikini with a gold sun adornment on the strapless top for their romantic beach day.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Doechii’s version included contrasting brown and gold reptilian-print material as well as beads, sequins and tassel adornment.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 June 2026

Definition of adornment

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