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ritziness

noun

Definition of ritzinessnext
as in elaborateness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ritziness
  1. gaudiness
  2. showiness
  3. flashiness
  4. ostentation
  5. grandiosity
  6. richness
  7. princeliness
  8. poshness
Noun
  • The Dominick is all floor-to-ceiling windows, soaking tubs, rooftop pools, and moody light fixtures — in other words, its 46 stories are peppered with elements that exude upscale, sophisticated energy while avoiding all signs of gaudiness.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • So that drove a kind of character choice as well about the gaudiness of the society.
    — Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Definition of gaudiness
Noun
  • Rose is another extraordinary showcase for her gifts and a master class in the art of acting with rigor, honesty, physicality and zero showiness.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Garcia’s finest new dishes underscore his talent for complexity that bypasses showiness.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of showiness
Noun
  • Originally opened in 1979 and rebranded as the Cromwell in 2014, this hot spot provided the privacy and space needed to isolate cast and crew from the public while still delivering all the flashiness and drama expected from the show.
    — Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
  • Like many early 2000s trends now making a comeback (think wedge sandals and low-rise pants), the halter top has shed much of the overt flashiness that once defined it.
    — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
Definition of flashiness
Noun
  • The interiors are relatively forgettable, but in a town marked by ostentation, the crowd counts for more than the surroundings.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The packaging and philosophy emphasize sustainability and collectibility without ostentation, aligning with a growing desire for thoughtful luxury.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of ostentation
Noun
  • An emotional buildup isn’t new for them, but the clarity with which its alt-rock grandiosity is captured is—a result of trusting producer Alex Farrar, at Asheville’s Drop of Sun Studio, for the first time.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
  • Griffith’s own work looks stiff and sentimental, weighed down with melodrama and grandiosity that may have seemed dated even in 1915.
    — Vivian Yee, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Definition of grandiosity
Noun
  • Most Popular Still, some chefs are happy for a salad to contain an element of richness, like at Maison Sota in Paris, where chef Sota Atsumi serves mixed leaves and seasonal vegetables dressed with a rich foie gras sauce, to thrilling effect.
    — Joel Hart, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the richness of color, everything feels beautifully cohesive, a design language that is fresh, considered, and full of unexpected details.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of richness
Noun
  • The whole place had been assembled decades earlier with an eye toward princeliness, and now had a shabby, endearing grandeur.
    — Lesley M.M. Blume, Town & Country, 2 Nov. 2019
Definition of princeliness
Noun
  • Every option offers varying strong points, from high performance to towing capacity to over-the-top poshness.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
  • Whether a chandelier, a wall sconce, or a stand-alone desk lamp, Pooky showcases a wealth of different light fixtures and continues to innovate with patterns that evoke playful poshness and flair.
    — Air Mail, Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025
Definition of poshness
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“Ritziness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritziness. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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