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
  • Beyond dyeing, Bossa continue to advance its Circular Dye concept, not only as a dye innovation but also to create differentiated melange and tonal effects at the yarn level, adding originality and visual richness to the collection.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The cup of sour cream adds a fabulous richness and the streusel topping is the perfect crunchy finish.
    Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 10 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
  • She was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award – India’s highest film honor – in 2000, and appointed a Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian decoration, in 2008.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
  • To that end, the retailer says searches for party banners are up 100 percent year-over-year, party decorations are up 125 percent, and balloon arches are up 28 percent.
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Fanciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanciness. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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