FINERIES Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

finery

noun

ˈfīn-rē

Definition of finery

as in attire

dressy clothing the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery

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Recent Examples of finery But four times the talent means four times the finery, which was costume designer Molly Rogers’ challenge. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 3 May 2026 Guests showed up in their most eccentric finery. — Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026 As the day’s racing paused for an hour for the Derby and Kentucky Oaks draws, fans in their finery watched from the balconies and others mingled outside the ropes where the owners and others attached to the Derby entrants gathered. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 25 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 See All Example Sentences for finery

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Noun

The next night at the Time 100 Sports gala, Hughes returned to the red carpet in a more traditional suit but explained the reason for his attire at the ESPYs.

— Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Aside from the clutch, Nyong’o accessorized her New York City premiere attire with gold metallic heels by Aldo and jewelry pieces courtesy of Sabyasachi, further accentuating the gold color scheme of her attire.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

Definition of attire

Noun

And both the immune and eliminated designers are high on their own power; Elizabeth, in particular, is acting mighty haughty for a woman whose ruffled scarlet satin dress looks like a reject from the Westworld costume department.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
From viral costumes to repair parts, a skeleton subculture is booming.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of costume

Noun

The physical strain is immense—his face flushes crimson under the regalia—but his consciousness is no longer entirely his own.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
That the game featured two countries with cultural and legal prohibitions against gay people made his presence in full rainbow regalia of a bucket hat, button-up shirt and shoes even more important.

— Rachel Lerman, Washington Post, 27 June 2026

Definition of regalia

Noun

This one from chef Yotam Ottolenghi is basic with no frippery to speak of.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
And if Ada Lovelace had stuck to the frippery of English society rather than seek to further her education in mathematics and other areas, Charles Babbage's analytical engine might not have advanced past being a calculator.

— Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 4 Mar. 2026

Definition of frippery

Noun

The revolutionary leaders proved their character with sacrifice and bravery.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Without their bravery and will to stand up to England, the most powerful military force in history up to that time, and fight for their right to be free, our United States of America would be a much different place.

— Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026

Definition of bravery

Noun

This collaboration aims to transform Janie and Jack into a lifestyle brand focused on creating meaningful family memories and experiences, moving beyond just apparel.

— Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The sandals were sold in sizes 5T through 12T and have Cat & Jack, Target’s largest children’s apparel and accessories line, printed on the sole and bottom.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of apparel

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