gaudery

noun

Definition of gauderynext
as in finery

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaudery
  1. finery
  2. regalia
  3. bravery
  4. trumpery
  5. frippery
  6. trim
  7. foofaraw
  8. gaiety
Noun
  • Splurging on finery here even extends to exhausted parents — Makie also has designs for adults.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • While George favors blue suits over the gray ones that dominated a young William’s wardrobe, the royal relatives still look alike when they’re dressed in their formal finery.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Definition of finery
Noun
  • 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
  • The second edition of the biennial event will bring together museum specialists, historians, gemologists and other experts for presentations and panel discussions exploring the history, artistry and preservation of royal regalia.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of regalia
Noun
  • That employee survived and was hailed for his bravery by law enforcement at Friday’s news conference.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The teen’s twin sister, Justice Greer, praised her sister’s bravery in her final moments.
    — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of bravery
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  • What was the strategic benefit to the US of all this geopolitical trumpery?
    — Peter Bergen, CNN, 28 May 2022
Definition of trumpery
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 plug-in hybrid powertrain is incredibly efficient, there’s enough oomph, and its equipment levels are highly competitive across its trims.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There are lace-trim shorts and cotton poplin dresses, plus fresh floral prints.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of trim
Noun
  • For many Americans who don’t celebrate Christmas, sitting out the foofaraw while the whole country conducts Christmas consumption is an annual dose of alienation.
    — Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 23 Nov. 2020
  • What was Anne Boleyn up to while this whole Charles Brandon foofaraw was happening in England?
    — Anne Thériault, Longreads, 25 May 2018
Definition of foofaraw
Noun
  • Anchoring all this is Fiomona’s open-hearted and entertaining performance, deftly moving between emotionally heavy dramatic scenes and others full of gaiety.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 22 May 2026
  • The night carried a distinctly American blend of violence and gaiety.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of gaiety
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“Gaudery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaudery. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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