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 Splurging on finery here even extends to exhausted parents — Makie also has designs for adults. — New York Times, 31 July 2026 While George favors blue suits over the gray ones that dominated a young William’s wardrobe, the royal relatives still look alike when they’re dressed in their formal finery. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 July 2026 Camilla has also been present wearing her finery at Ascot, cheering from the stands alongside Charles. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 July 2026 People love to fantasize about clothes, to imagine what their own bodies might feel like encased in finery or outfitted in some outré style. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for finery

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Noun

The policy also says if an employee is found to be wearing inappropriate attire, they may be instructed to return home and change into appropriate clothing.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Like Johnson’s attire, Hathaway’s look incorporated plenty of sparkle, though the crushed fabric on the bodice creating a rosette effect certainly elevated the look.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of attire

Noun

The finale features Miss Asian Hall of Fame Ambassadors and showcases heritage costumes from around the world.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
Before the girls perform for Eloise, Paulina creeps into the cafeteria alone, carefully made up and dressed in baby blue chiffon (costume designer Qween Jean continues to shoot nothing but net).

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of costume

Noun

The video of Peña belting out the song while outfitted in his mariachi regalia struck a chord with audiences online after the group posted it on social media.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
McDonald and Morgeson sat together near the half-court line, robed in regalia.

— Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of regalia

Noun

His bravery and commitment deserve mountains of reverence, of course.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
Machchhar’s actions have received widespread praise from political leaders, passengers who were onboard, those who know him as well as strangers who gathered in his home town to celebrate his bravery.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of bravery

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Nike — Shares fell almost 6% after the athletic footwear and apparel maker’s fiscal first-quarter revenue missed analyst expectations, according to LSEG data.

— Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
The partnership supports Ortovox’s ProtACT sustainability strategy as the brand expands its technical apparel offering into mountain biking.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of apparel

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