as in attire
dressy clothing
the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery
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Recent Examples of finery
Senior royals and esteemed guests donned their white-tie finery—and their tiaras—for a night celebrating the diplomatic ties between the two countries.
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Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Crowds gathered at sunrise for the Dawn Patrol load-in then changed into their finery to take in the sights on the lawn during the day.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
To recognize Palestine was to talk of the emperor’s naked body, exposed—something that no one would acknowledge, pretending that it was covered by majestic new finery, another state entirely.
—Philip Metres
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The photo by Getty Images' royal photographer Chris Jackson showed the Princess Royal and Sir Tim, 70, standing and smiling together in their finery before the French state banquet at Windsor Castle on July 9.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Crowds gathered at sunrise for the Dawn Patrol load-in then changed into their finery to take in the sights on the lawn during the day.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
To recognize Palestine was to talk of the emperor’s naked body, exposed—something that no one would acknowledge, pretending that it was covered by majestic new finery, another state entirely.
—Philip Metres
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The photo by Getty Images' royal photographer Chris Jackson showed the Princess Royal and Sir Tim, 70, standing and smiling together in their finery before the French state banquet at Windsor Castle on July 9.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finery
Noun
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This speed dating night is targeted toward singles in their 40s and 50s, and traditional Indian ethnic attire is encouraged.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Everyone pulled up to the party in cowboy attire, with Drake rocking denim jeans and a top covered by a black puffer vest.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Crowds gathering at the immigration facility in recent days have adopted absurdist protest tactics, including wearing inflatable costumes depicting frogs, unicorns, axolotls, and bananas while facing federal law enforcement.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Throughout Lang’s brief career, there were hints of fancy dress—of the little girl who rootles around in a box of grownup costumes, trying out one look after the next.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Our first glimpse of Gacy in full harlequin regalia is our last.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Today, the shells continue to be found on powwow regalia (Russell McCloud is an in-demand artist for traditional breastplates), as well as on avant-garde runway fashions and fine jewelry pieces.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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The president also celebrated the release of all the hostages and acknowledged their courage and bravery during their captivity.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trautmann’s personal status was enhanced by his bravery in the 1956 FA Cup final against Birmingham City.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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None of the 95 rooms at this palatial property, which first opened in the 1860s, is the same, and the decor is an eccentric mishmash that combines every era since then, from Victorian fripperies to sinuously streamlined Art Nouveau.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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In tonight’s episode, Aurora has more to worry about than mere frippery.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
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In 2007, the designer debuted a full apparel line under the Paciotti 4US label.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
12 Oct. 2025
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The partnership is now expanding to include all 32 NHL teams, featuring more than 20 new apparel styles, as well as accessories such as bags, bottles, and hats.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Finery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finery. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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