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gaudery

noun

Definition of gauderynext
as in finery

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  1. finery
  2. regalia
  3. bravery
  4. trumpery
  5. frippery
  6. trim
  7. foofaraw
  8. gaiety
Noun
  • Over the course of several hours, a kaleidoscopic array of appetizers, mains and desserts were paraded out for the hundreds of guests wearing their Sunday finery.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • There’s no better way to add a jolt of prestige to an aspiring Oscar vehicle than the sight of its stars, bedecked in all their finery, arriving on the Lido by water taxi in the manner of conquering heroes.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of finery
Noun
  • Despite the extreme heat, fans were in full festival regalia.
    — Biz Sherbert, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But all of them dress in the same black‑plate regalia over weather‑beaten leather.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of regalia
Noun
  • The position requires a particular combination of bravery, confidence and just enough absurdity.
    — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Going any higher in the range, into Z06 and ZR1 territory, commands bravery and many, many more dollars.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bravery
Noun
  • What was the strategic benefit to the US of all this geopolitical trumpery?
    — Peter Bergen, CNN, 28 May 2022
Definition of trumpery
Noun
  • But the point of the Neo is that it eschews frills and frippery in favor of nailing the basics.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
  • This one from chef Yotam Ottolenghi is basic with no frippery to speak of.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of frippery
Noun
  • An unexpected bold red with a contrasting strip of vibrant blue trim.
    — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The semi-sheer black mesh of the upper is accented by tonal grosgain trim, while the silhouette features a rounded toe, thin ankle strap and stiletto heel.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 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 15 Sep. 2026.

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