fanciness

noun

Definition of fancinessnext
as in opulence

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Recent Examples of fanciness The perfect occasion for fanciness? — Midwest Living, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanciness
  1. opulence
  2. richness
  3. extravagance
  4. magnificence
  5. sumptuousness
  6. ornamentation
  7. adornment
  8. decoration
Noun
  • The rooms The rooms and suites at the Serbelloni are swaddled in opulence.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • India’s notable opulence within ornaments comes to life in the jewelry.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of opulence
Noun
  • One of my personal highlights was the Dries Van Noten show, which demonstrated a particularly sophisticated approach to color, combining richness, subtlety and emotion.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Our best argument in favor of London is that the city has so much to offer and London remains unmatched in the richness and diversity of its ecosystem.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of richness
Noun
  • When Vreeland’s extravagance proved too much for Condé Nast, she was let go, in 1971.
    — Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The beachside Kayuputi restaurant is easily one of the island’s best, offering extravagances like wagyu beef carpaccio and Sturia caviar.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of extravagance
Noun
  • Yedikule Fortress, a former prison and imperial treasury whose origins go back to the fourth-century Walls of Constantinople, is returning to its former magnificence as the result of a multi-stage restoration project.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The magnificence of the AI renaissance has blinded our society to its pernicious creep into the arts.
    — David Barber, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 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
  • Known colloquially as the Flower Mosque, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi draws its botanical inspiration not from its overall form but from its sumptuous ornamentation.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
  • And brands like Cecilie Bahnsen and Dries Van Noten have reinvented the sporty shoe into something more like a collectable via unique and beautiful ornamentation.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • The six-story lobby goes all out with adornment and craftsmanship.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The shoes feature a mesh spiderweb like design in addition to the 3D arachnid adornments.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of adornment
Noun
  • Related research into tattoos that detect changes in the body also highlights the potential for tattoo technology to serve purposes beyond decoration.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Workers restored the oak floors and the mahogany central staircase and paneling, while employees scoured Europe for antique decorations and furniture.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of decoration

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“Fanciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanciness. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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