fanciness

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Recent Examples of fanciness The perfect occasion for fanciness? Midwest Living, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanciness
Noun
  • Its interior is notable for its opulence, with a rear-seat experience that rivals the front for comfort and luxury.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • When in doubt, look to the hair colors that have oozed opulence and grandeur throughout the ages.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • The sweetness of summer corn combined with the smoky, salty richness of bacon makes this easy pasta extra dreamy.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Worcestershire flavors the meat with savory richness and a little tang.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • Here, the journey itself is the extravagance, turning slow, long-distance rail into something decidedly cinematic.
    John Vorwald, Robb Report, 21 June 2026
  • The color palette reflects an extravagance the duo had on their side—two whole years to redo the space’s layout and interior.
    Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Each piece spells out a message—happiness, beauty, and magnificence—in the ancient pictorial writing.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
  • Championing not just human magnificence but human imperfection is a radical turn.
    Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
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
Noun
  • The pop-up will display 20 pieces designed by Musa, as well as art depicting the dental ornamentation.
    Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Even the rarest materials—Basra pearls, Golconda diamonds—get new life in a striking pair of earrings from Santi that mimic Maharaja ornamentation without feeling like ancient relics.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Elk and bear tooth pendants were also common items of ornamentation, and important community members were buried with those adornments.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
  • Staff members draped us with orchid leis and invited us to stroll the lawn, where instructors taught us how to play the traditional bowling game ulu maika, and artisans offered wood carvings and flower adornments.
    Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Minimize decorations if your storage is displayed.
    Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
  • Dotted across Saudi Arabia’s dark green home jersey are symmetrical lavender squares or diamond shapes, a tribute to doorway decoration — namely geometric, triangular architecture — commonly seen in homes in the kingdom.
    Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

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“Fanciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanciness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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