1
as in attire
dressy clothing
dressed in their most elegant frippery for the big gala at the symphony
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as in nothing
something of little importance
socialites whose lives were almost entirely consumed by fripperies
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Recent Examples of frippery
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.
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Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
In tonight’s episode, Aurora has more to worry about than mere frippery.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
Buying the Original marks you as a practical person who cares not for frippery.
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Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
But who has time for all of that frippery, anyway, when war’s a-comin’?
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Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 Dec. 2024
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Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
In tonight’s episode, Aurora has more to worry about than mere frippery.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
Buying the Original marks you as a practical person who cares not for frippery.
—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
But who has time for all of that frippery, anyway, when war’s a-comin’?
—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for frippery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frippery
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The model’s attire was crafted with a delicate lace material and two unique botanical motifs.
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The pair can be seen dressed in black, elegant attire with bright smiles on their faces.
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While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.
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When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.
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My family saw plenty of dancing, impromptu music jams and people kitted out in their national finery.
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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.
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After debuting in 2007, The Big Bang Theory entertained viewers with the everyday trivialities and obsessions of friends who work in science.
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For Rayo’s Conference League play-off second leg against Belarusian side Neman Grodno in August, neither the desks for the media (a triviality) nor the toilets for disabled supporters (a disgrace) had been finished in time.
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News how his costume took a toll on his body.
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In one photo, Affleck holds a young Seraphina in a baby carrier while holding hands with Violet, and in another, Affleck wears a Batman costume while holding son Samuel.
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Brandon also participated in ceremonial dances and wore traditional regalia.
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Princess Kate and her children rode in a carriage together during the parade while Prince William rode horseback in his military regalia alongside Prince Edward and Princess Anne.
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Just watching as a fan from a distance, I was impressed by her bravery.
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There has been an outpouring of support on social media for those who stopped to help, heralding their bravery and selflessness.
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Booting up a brand For those with their ear to the ground in the soccer apparel world, the writing was on the wall before a ball had been kicked.
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For this latest drop, the capsule collection included both footwear and apparel.
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“Frippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frippery. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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