1
as in attire
dressy clothing
dressed in their most elegant frippery for the big gala at the symphony
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2
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.
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Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
4 Mar. 2026
In tonight’s episode, Aurora has more to worry about than mere frippery.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
Buying the Original marks you as a practical person who cares not for frippery.
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Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
But who has time for all of that frippery, anyway, when war’s a-comin’?
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Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 Dec. 2024
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frippery
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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.
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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.
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When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.
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People love to fantasize about clothes, to imagine what their own bodies might feel like encased in finery or outfitted in some outré style.
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My family saw plenty of dancing, impromptu music jams and people kitted out in their national finery.
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After debuting in 2007, The Big Bang Theory entertained viewers with the everyday trivialities and obsessions of friends who work in science.
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For Rayo’s Conference League play-off second leg against Belarusian side Neman Grodno in August, neither the desks for the media (a triviality) nor the toilets for disabled supporters (a disgrace) had been finished in time.
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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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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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“Frippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frippery. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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