as in attire
dressy clothing
the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery
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Recent Examples of finery
The painter also appears to portray Henry as a childlike figure absurdly overdressed in regal finery.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
The raising and readying of bulls is clearly expensive, as are the competitors’ finery and the administrative infrastructure of the sport.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
The new dining rooms are decorated in Western finery.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2025
Look at the ladies in their hats and finery, the gentlemen in their pastels and seersucker, untitled aristocrats all, with good money on the line.
—Sam Sifton, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
The raising and readying of bulls is clearly expensive, as are the competitors’ finery and the administrative infrastructure of the sport.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
The new dining rooms are decorated in Western finery.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2025
Look at the ladies in their hats and finery, the gentlemen in their pastels and seersucker, untitled aristocrats all, with good money on the line.
—Sam Sifton, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finery
Noun
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Sandals or flip-flops are recommended attire.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Maybe Zoryve is like wearing weekend athleisure to balance out our weekday work attire.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The costumes were the perfect nondescript counterpoint to Lamar’s trend-launching look.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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There will be trick-or-treating for kids through downtown shops and Halloween costume parties for adults throughout island establishments in the evening.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The waistband on the shorts is a pattern of expanding squares representing growing communities, inspired by ceremonial regalia.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The psychological drama, which stars Satya Dev in the title role, showcases an elaborate poster featuring the actor in aristocratic regalia surrounded by peacock feathers and ornate details.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With Julian, Kusters has made an impressive, understated directorial debut about love, loss and the bravery required to keep trying to live in an unfair world.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Interpreting fall 2025 runways’ animal print trend on a more literal level, Tyla also went with Pandora Talisman collection picks like the Swallow Medallion Charm and Lion Medallion Charm, representative of hope and bravery, respectively.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Emmet Apolinario, co-founder and president of Ohio Business Advisors, has sold everything from a licensed apparel shop for college sports to a disc golf retailer to a store that just sells lamp shades.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Finery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finery. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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