fancying up

present participle of fancy up

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Recent Examples of fancying up The Toronto International Film Festival was also a font of high-end timepieces, with celebrities fancying up their wrists for the red carpet. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fancying up
Verb
  • Angela, a high-strung perfectionist, spends the day meticulously preparing dinner and decorating the apartment for the impromptu gathering.
    Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The test, Craig said, is whether the partnership produces something real for fans rather than just decorating the shirt.
    Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • The white button-down and black mini skirt combination is a classic pairing that's taken to the next level with rose-adorning pumps and bright red ankle socks.
    Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • After adorning the classic sneaker with various flower details including roses, cherry blossoms and bluebells, a new trio of women’s Air Force 1s is blooming at the brink of summer.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • What in the world are those overgrown basketballs doing up there?
    Rui Bo, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
  • Wednesday’s practice started with some of the players doing up-downs after forgetting equipment.
    Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026

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“Fancying up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fancying%20up. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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