as in attire
dressy clothing
the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery
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Recent Examples of finery
But four times the talent means four times the finery, which was costume designer Molly Rogers’ challenge.
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Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 May 2026
Guests showed up in their most eccentric finery.
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Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
Note, for example, the heavy draperies and their tassels, the busy floral wallpapers, the stalks of hydrangeas that flank the mantelpiece, and the art and finery covering every surface.
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Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
The event at the Casa Alta Vista Estate on Mount Soledad brought together filmmakers, patrons and others from the San Diego area, many in their red-carpet finery.
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La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for finery
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 May 2026
Guests showed up in their most eccentric finery.
—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
Note, for example, the heavy draperies and their tassels, the busy floral wallpapers, the stalks of hydrangeas that flank the mantelpiece, and the art and finery covering every surface.
—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
The event at the Casa Alta Vista Estate on Mount Soledad brought together filmmakers, patrons and others from the San Diego area, many in their red-carpet finery.
—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for finery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finery
Noun
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But this year, according to a dress code reviewed by The Athletic, women have been told that strapless, off-the-shoulder and spaghetti-strap attire is not permitted, with illustrations of appropriate and inappropriate wear for both men and women.
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Shop More Loft Sales Talbots is the destination for elegant travel outfits and office-ready attire.
Noun
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For those who love a ‘50s feel but prefer not to resemble a costume from the Spirit Halloween catalog, the On 34th minidress has that nostalgic look with a contemporary feel.
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McDaniel had purchased multiple superhero and supervillain costumes from overseas that were delivered to the two addresses, the affidavit said, citing customs records.
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That the game featured two countries with cultural and legal prohibitions against gay people made his presence in full rainbow regalia of a bucket hat, button-up shirt and shoes even more important.
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Decked out in full Carolina regalia, he and his teammates could be seen whooping it up after every goal.
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This one from chef Yotam Ottolenghi is basic with no frippery to speak of.
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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.
Noun
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The revolutionary leaders proved their character with sacrifice and bravery.
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Without their bravery and will to stand up to England, the most powerful military force in history up to that time, and fight for their right to be free, our United States of America would be a much different place.
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During the pandemic, the company started supplying medical apparel to hospitals and schools, and the business took off, with revenue doubling in 2020, Beig said.
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In similar cases, plaintiffs in Cambodia, Pakistan, the Philippines and elsewhere in Indonesia are taking other major European firms — like the apparel company Adidas and energy giant Shell — to court.
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“Finery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finery. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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