as in attire
dressy clothing
the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery
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Recent Examples of finery
Guests showed up in their most eccentric finery.
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Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
Note, for example, the heavy draperies and their tassels, the busy floral wallpapers, the stalks of hydrangeas that flank the mantelpiece, and the art and finery covering every surface.
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Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
The event at the Casa Alta Vista Estate on Mount Soledad brought together filmmakers, patrons and others from the San Diego area, many in their red-carpet finery.
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La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Models dressed in Marie Antoinette-style Rococo finery with a Glastonbury grunge twist at Harris Reed’s festive fall show for Nina Ricci.
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Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
Note, for example, the heavy draperies and their tassels, the busy floral wallpapers, the stalks of hydrangeas that flank the mantelpiece, and the art and finery covering every surface.
—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
The event at the Casa Alta Vista Estate on Mount Soledad brought together filmmakers, patrons and others from the San Diego area, many in their red-carpet finery.
—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Models dressed in Marie Antoinette-style Rococo finery with a Glastonbury grunge twist at Harris Reed’s festive fall show for Nina Ricci.
—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for finery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finery
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The model’s attire was crafted with a delicate lace material and two unique botanical motifs.
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The pair can be seen dressed in black, elegant attire with bright smiles on their faces.
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News how his costume took a toll on his body.
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In one photo, Affleck holds a young Seraphina in a baby carrier while holding hands with Violet, and in another, Affleck wears a Batman costume while holding son Samuel.
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Brandon also participated in ceremonial dances and wore traditional regalia.
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Princess Kate and her children rode in a carriage together during the parade while Prince William rode horseback in his military regalia alongside Prince Edward and Princess Anne.
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This one from chef Yotam Ottolenghi is basic with no frippery to speak of.
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Source: Tolan Inside the fair, venders manned stalls selling sweets and giftable fripperies.
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Just watching as a fan from a distance, I was impressed by her bravery.
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There has been an outpouring of support on social media for those who stopped to help, heralding their bravery and selflessness.
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Booting up a brand For those with their ear to the ground in the soccer apparel world, the writing was on the wall before a ball had been kicked.
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For this latest drop, the capsule collection included both footwear and apparel.
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“Finery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finery. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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