FRIPPERY Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

frippery

noun

ˈfri-p(ə-)rē

Definition of frippery

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 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 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

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Noun

Every year, the LACMA Gala—which is supported by Gucci—produces memorable (and extremely glamorous) formal attire moments, and this evening was sure no different.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
The attention was in the detail, from Summit’s mixing table looking like an old computer monitor to the speakers having a ’90s computer casing around them, to backup dancers wearing corporate attire dancing in cubicle-like structures.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of attire

Noun

Women continue marching down the runway in their stilettos and frothy little nothings.

— Danielle Pergament, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
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.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of nothing

Noun

Trees show off their finery to distract us while seeds reach the ground either by gravity or wind.

— Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
Kate Middleton and Prince William, Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester all donned their white tie finery for the Windsor Castle event.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of finery

Noun

Every guest gets one with a professional photographer, including hair, makeup, and costumes, from traditional to modern.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
Don’t miss the Dolly Parton pet costume contest, First Responder Rescue Runway, car and bike show, food trucks, artists and vendors, Kids Zone and other activities.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of costume

Noun

Something healed in me over my wedding weekend, watching my gringo groom sweat through his vintage Hollywood tux while learning to dance samba from a passista dressed in her carnival regalia.

— Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Evenings were spent listening to presentations by staff, such as an introduction to Dene beadwork and regalia; spotting wildlife including grizzly bears, moose, and caribou, then watching the setting sun light up the slopes of mighty Denali.

— Karen Gardiner, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of regalia

Noun

Wawrinka’s bravery is what struck those who were there, including Djokovic.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
But a rally outside Wednesday's meet — where the boy finished second among a field of 25 to help lead Camas to the girls district championship — showed that the adults are catching up in the bravery department.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of bravery

Noun

The son of an Iranian immigrant who owned a women’s clothing store in Los Angeles’s Fashion District, Saghian grew up around the apparel industry before opening his first Fashion Nova outpost in a San Fernando Valley mall.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
The assortment includes familiar names like Champion, along with exclusive adult apparel from Champion and select styles from The Wild Collective.

— Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of apparel

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