preciosity
noun
pre·ci·os·i·ty
ˌpre-shē-ˈä-sə-tē 
-sē-
plural preciosities
1
: fastidious refinement
2
: an instance of preciosity
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Nudity and fashion become virtual emblems here, signaling the purity, fragility and preciosity of the subject.
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Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2022
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Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2022
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“Preciosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preciosity. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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