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 My family saw plenty of dancing, impromptu music jams and people kitted out in their national finery. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 June 2026 Hosts can load the table with fine china and florals indoors or out, and the major-commitment option asks guests to show up in tea-time finery, hats included. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for finery

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Noun

Among the items available are sundresses and dresses for homecoming, after-5 and mother-of-the-bride; dress pants and shirts; ties; and school performance attire.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Along with apparel for notoriously sweaty activities — like activewear and performance attire — Coolmax CloakFX™ fiber can be used in everyday apparel.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of attire

Noun

Throughout the day, visitors can see Birds and Exotics of the World, Pirates Dinner Adventure, Wild Garden Bellydance, MacSilver’s Irish Pirates and, finally, the costume contest on the main stage.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Just ask the guy running around Westwood in a literal bear costume earlier this week.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of costume

Noun

Hence the enduring agency, admittedly fainter in reproduction, of evil eyes reproduced on martial regalia to this day.

— Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
During the latest episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the Marvel star shared how he’d been surprised by a random visit from Avengers costar Anthony Mackie, who appeared on the Brand New Day set in full Captain America regalia.

— Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 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 size of the wave highlights the ocean’s raw power and the bravery of the surfer.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
That, compounded by plummeting hormones that cause vaginal dryness and painful intercourse, makes this moment for many midlife women a test in bravery.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of bravery

Noun

These areas have grown dramatically in recent years, creating new applications and needs for protective apparel, including FR tops and bottoms.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
As an Official Fashion Partner of the NFL for the second year, Abercrombie will continue to sell NFL apparel representing all 32 teams and host in-season activations.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of apparel

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