How to Use fancier in a Sentence

fancier

noun
  • Plus, the fancier skin-tech tools, like the Mia Smart, will be marked down by a full 40%.
    refinery29.com, 15 July 2019
  • Or opt for the fancier Alltrack, with cladding and the littlest of lifts.
    Jeff Sabatini, Car and Driver, 12 Oct. 2017
  • The coffee scene in Texas just got a whole lot fancier.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 July 2017
  • The driver gets a pair of 12.3-inch screens, and the fancier folk riding in back get a tea set.
    Alex Davies, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2018
  • For something a bit fancier and not much more effort, a quick sauce made in the pan is a good choice, too.
    David Tanis, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2017
  • On the right side, there was another room with fancier black leather booths and a full bar.
    Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Some fancier knife-and-fork entrees such as steak and fish also make up the menu.
    Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 7 July 2019
  • The cotton pieces can be purchased like ready-to-wear and the fancier pieces are all custom.
    Kate Young, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2018
  • Think of it as fancier than Uber X, but less fancy than Uber Black.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 July 2019
  • Even the fancier hospitals depressed the hell out of me.
    Jenny Aurthur, Longreads, 4 May 2018
  • And then, almost in a blink, heaps of them were packed away as kids moved on to newer, fancier toys.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2018
  • Cut it in half and scoop the flesh out of the skin with a spoon, or make these Toasted Coconut Kiwi Cups for a fancier snack.
    NBC News, 11 July 2018
  • Morales notes that some of the favorite dishes at the fancier restaurant are still available, like the tomato soup and the desserts.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 16 Jan. 2020
  • After opening parties filled the place with fanciers of free food and drinks, there was nobody.
    Rick Kogan, chicagotribune.com, 12 July 2018
  • Among the first of the big chains to dive into fancier burgers was McDonald’s.
    Zlati Meyer, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2017
  • What would dad like that’s not a tie or fancier barbecue grill?
    Marcy Meffert, San Antonio Express-News, 8 June 2018
  • The legs end with an attractive tulip cut that makes the Oiselles a little fancier for office wear.
    Emily Reed, Outside Online, 5 July 2018
  • There’s also a separate case for the fancier desserts, like the 85ºC Mille Crepe, sea-salt coffee brulee and napoleon cakes.
    Anna Caplan, star-telegram, 25 Oct. 2017
  • Como is a smaller town but rich in terms of heritage, and people tend to dress a bit fancier.
    Caroline Tell, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2017
  • Those who want fancier features will have to spring for the top-tier Premium and Sport models.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 16 Mar. 2018
  • Back in 1955, my mother worked in downtown St. Paul at a fancier restaurant named the Roman Café.
    Bulletin Board, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2017
  • The guests dined on one of the president's favorite meals: Steak and potatoes, only fancier.
    Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 4 June 2019
  • The Airstrait looks, more or less, like a typical flatiron, albeit wider and just, well, fancier.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 16 June 2023
  • Hot water outdoors is the most decadent thing — fancier than the softest bed.
    Margaret Rhodes, Daily Intelligencer, 27 July 2017
  • Looking for something a little fancier, and even more high-tech?
    Florence Ion, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2018
  • Their matte-finish Dinera line is a replica of a much fancier brand, and looks great in the off-white color or even mixed-and-matched.
    Stella Bugbee, The Cut, 10 Jan. 2018
  • The buildings are fancier, the real estate far more valuable.
    Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2018
  • For a fancier treat, try going the Italian way and make this quick affogato trifle recipe for dessert tonight.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2020
  • For a longer trip (one to two weeks), add a few tops and maybe another dress or pair of shoes if there’s a fancier occasion involved.
    Jane Sung, Teen Vogue, 20 July 2017
  • Get a little fancier with it and blend in some fruits and vegetables to really create a satisfying snack.
    Christine Byrne, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023

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