as in attire
dressy clothing
the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery
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Recent Examples of finery
Easter is a festive, fun and reflective time, where families gather in their finery to join around the table to celebrate with a variety of delicious springtime foods.
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Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The King and Queen looked regal in their white-tie finery and blue Order of the Garter sashes then, with the Queen topping her look with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
It was said that these games were so popular that Black churches timed their services so that fans could go straight to the stadium afterward, still wearing their finery.
—Sarah Enelow-Snyder, AFAR Media, 3 Feb. 2025
Spectators got wind of the sensible footwear concealed by the Fiesta finery and began demanding to see the shoes.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
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Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The King and Queen looked regal in their white-tie finery and blue Order of the Garter sashes then, with the Queen topping her look with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
It was said that these games were so popular that Black churches timed their services so that fans could go straight to the stadium afterward, still wearing their finery.
—Sarah Enelow-Snyder, AFAR Media, 3 Feb. 2025
Spectators got wind of the sensible footwear concealed by the Fiesta finery and began demanding to see the shoes.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finery
Noun
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Speaking of attire, Max Azria, founder of women’s fashion brand BCBG (not to be confused with CBGB, the legendary dive bar turned NYC punk nirvana), likely found the six-bedroom layout perfect for his eye for fashion.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Moderator Jean-Marie Durand was visibly intrigued by Coccia’s colorful attire, which included a pair of psychedelic Puma MB.04 LaMelo Ball Scooby Doo sneakers.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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His journey from Bollywood costume designer to global fashion icon represents the arrival of Indian fashion as an undeniable force on the world stage.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Holly Waddington, the Oscar-winning costume designer for Poor Things, is also onboard to do the wardrobe for this new generation of witches and wizards.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the scenes appalling and hailed the bravery of rescuers.—
Brian Melley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Jack Stowe, a 99-year-old U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, was honored for his bravery of enlisting in the military at only 15-years-old.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Buying the Original marks you as a practical person who cares not for frippery.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
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But who has time for all of that frippery, anyway, when war’s a-comin’?—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 Dec. 2024
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Nike apparel and equipment for adults will increase between $2 and $10, a person familiar with the matter previously told CNBC, while footwear will see a hike between $5 and $10, depending on price point.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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Trump earlier this month slapped 30% tariffs on China, a key source of apparel imports for the retail chain.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
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“Finery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finery. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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