as in attire
dressy clothing
the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery
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Recent Examples of finery
The lot of us, dressed in our finery, descend upon the event, bidding a quick hello to Ronson and earning some stares from the upstate locals, confused by our presence—and matching outfits.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Diouf, the summer signing from Slavia Prague, possesses brilliant crossing ability and his creative finery has caught the eye, while Summerville’s unpredictability in possession made Everton’s makeshift full-back Jake O’Brien endure a tough night.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Senior royals and esteemed guests donned their white-tie finery—and their tiaras—for a night celebrating the diplomatic ties between the two countries.
—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
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Diouf, the summer signing from Slavia Prague, possesses brilliant crossing ability and his creative finery has caught the eye, while Summerville’s unpredictability in possession made Everton’s makeshift full-back Jake O’Brien endure a tough night.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Senior royals and esteemed guests donned their white-tie finery—and their tiaras—for a night celebrating the diplomatic ties between the two countries.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finery
Noun
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To remedy this, Malone encourages people to keep only pajamas, workout attire, and underwear folded in drawers.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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They were both dressed in classic English country attire, complete with matching green wellies.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The production features original music by Kemet Gobel, lighting and technical design by Zane Shrem-Besnoy, scenic design by Michael Woguls and costumes and pros by Danielle Bunch.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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This time, the focus is on the intensity of tango, the unique presence of the dancers, and the way in which costumes structure, support and sculpt.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Prince William, meanwhile, was dapper in a Windsor tail coat with white tie, plus his Most Noble Order of the Garter Sash with the Lesser George and Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath neck order, among other regalia and medals.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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The Little Skys practice traditional arts by creating regalia that is worn during Pow Wows.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
18 Nov. 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
Noun
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And she was given the keys to bravery.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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What was so heartbreaking and inspiring was the quiet bravery and resilience of the people in Ukraine.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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The eco-steward award will be accepted by Nathaniel Sponsler, director of AFIRM Group, the global association of the world’s leading apparel and footwear companies.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Teen apparel retailers — Abercrombie & Fitch , Urban Outfitters and American Eagle all slid after the companies preannounced holiday results.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Finery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finery. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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