fanciness

Definition of fancinessnext

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Noun
  • Gold chrome flowers atop a pink velvet manicure just scream opulence.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The boutique hotel Reikart House Buffalo in Amherst, New York, is all art and opulence, with a fitness center, bar, and restaurant.
    Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • School is the crucible where raw vitality encounters the collective will to impose order and control but also to bring cultural richness to lives that might otherwise remain inhibited and crude.
    Tim Parks, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The warmth of the vanilla transforms the peach into something almost caramelized and deeply gourmand, giving the whole composition a richness that takes it to an entirely different level.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For even in extravagance, subtlety was key.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
  • David’s Bridal is known for its relative affordability in an industry rife with extravagance.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Mosaic magnificence Fine art and mosaic design come together on the patio of this Massachusetts residence, which features stainless-steel appliances under a mosaic installation created with half-inch vitreous glass.
    Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The film’s press campaign has, quite reasonably, played up the magnificence of Skarsgård’s body in leather and winked at the transgressiveness on display.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Beading, feathers, and pony-hair textures bring sumptuousness to ballet flats, clutches, and ladylike handbags, while plush textures give cloud-like softness to pumps and and tote bags.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Chavarria and Onofre’s women’s styles boasted materials like goat suede, python leather, and rabbit fur, supplementing their sumptuousness with contemporary 3D printing inspired, curiously, by the shape of toes.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Pale, dusty hues enhance natural light, offering a subtle counterpoint to the rich ornamentation, while ceiling paintings by Vicke Andrén, celebrated for his work at the Royal Swedish Opera, underscore the apartment’s artistic importance.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • From subtle additions to broadening landscaping strategies and adornments that are easy on the eye, these tips can make a big difference in a small space.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Brown and her creative team have gotten caught up in adornment without capturing a deeper undertow that strings it all together.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Seasonal and holiday decorations are especially popular thrift store finds, particularly during the fall and winter months, says Pinto.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Classy baby shower decor Floral decorations are fun and attractive.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Fanciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanciness. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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