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

Velvet is a natural for drawing out the opulence of plum, but look to linen and leather for more earthy applications.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
By 1988, when Phantom debuted on Broadway, the Reagan-era consumer culture and flashy opulence were on their way out, so the ornate, maximalist sets and the lush orchestrations felt off-key to reviewers.

— Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of opulence

Noun

Plus, this figure is the minimum needed—not counting any extra life extravagances like the annual family holiday, private school, or a bigger home.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
The two names below Fernandez, though, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Antony, are perhaps the biggest examples of Premier League transfer extravagance.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of extravagance

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

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The primary consideration governing watches, jewelry and other personal adornment is player safety.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
The adornments will include traditional dress, crafts, pottery, baskets, blankets, posters or anything the decorators choose to show off about their heritage.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of adornment

Noun

The Navy is reportedly planning to recommend Miller’s name for the Medal of Honor—the country’s highest military decoration for acts of valor—although the final award would need to be approved by Congress.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
All the signs that summer is winding down are here — kids heading back to school, the days getting shorter and Halloween decorations taking over stores.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026

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