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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

His fluctuating weight, ruddy cheeks and occasionally ill-fitting attire — commenters on social media rarely needed an excuse to zero in on him.

— Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Tuipulotu, who was a full participant in minicamp, did individual work off to the side during Wednesday’s practice and was in general workout attire rather than in a helmet, jersey and football pants like his teammates.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of attire

Noun

Framed costume designs by Messel line the walls, and the skirted dressing table is topped with a vintage perfume atomiser with a puffy spray bulb and, of course, a bowl of yellow roses.

— Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 29 July 2026
One art form that might seem implacably hostile to such tactics is opera, whose complex fusion of singing, stagecraft, orchestra, and costumes usually depends on generous fly space, wings, and an ample pit.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 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 red, white and blue represent bravery, purity and loyalty, respectively.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Two other female characters who grabbed viewers’ attention, eventually becoming symbols of bravery, transformation, and strength are Arya and Sansa—and yes those names became wildly popular among new parents, too.

— Parents, Parents, 31 July 2026

Definition of bravery

Noun

Today the marketplace hosts livestream auctions across categories including apparel, sneakers, luxury accessories, trading cards, sports memorabilia, watches, beauty products, food and beverages, and clearance merchandise.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Prepare for a full Telfar experience, like the floor-to-ceiling screens playing videos on a loop and the white space that makes the brand’s unisex apparel and denim pop from under clothing racks.

— New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of apparel

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