fanciness

noun

Definition of fancinessnext
as in opulence

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanciness
  1. opulence
  2. extravagance
  3. magnificence
  4. ornamentation
  5. adornment
  6. decoration
  7. luxuriance
  8. trimming
Noun
  • The house itself, a dizzying 11,000 square feet of marble and mahogany opulence, seems to go on forever.
    Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The result is a staging of half-hearted opulence, with massive walls that trundle into position, squeezing the crowds or parting to reveal a giant staircase suitable for processions.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of opulence
Noun
  • Venus enters Sagittarius, starting a nearly three-week-long adventure, fun and extravagance in love and money. 22nd October: Venus in Sagittarius connects with the Nodes of Destiny, uniting us with people who’ll play an essential role in our future.
    Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
  • For all its over-the-top extravagance, the production was nevertheless a master class in cinematic efficiency, with Scott running upward of 11 cameras per scene.
    Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of extravagance
Noun
  • Its glitter reflected the score’s magnificence and guaranteed a fun show even on nights with a fourth-string cast.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
  • That is to say, none of this magnificence was expected of him by society.
    Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of magnificence
Noun
  • Of course, there is improv in the movie, just naturally little ornamentation and stuff.
    Mike Miller, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Suggestions range from temperature regulation to come-hither ornamentation for attracting mates, to tools of self-defense.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • The adornment is timeless and coquettish, meaning flirty, meaning fun.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Besides the more than 44,000 paint colors and expansive interior options the company can change dash panels and accompanying metals, hood ornaments, ceiling adornments and more.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of adornment
Noun
  • To minimise disruption to day-to-day operations, most of the decorations are installed between 11pm and 7am when the park is closed to guests.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Seasonal cookbooks can be stored with decorations for that holiday Donate extra water bottles Reusable water bottles are great.
    Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?
    Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
  • But the Elysian Bar did them one better, augmenting the oysters’ natural luxuriance with thin slices of kumquat and a measured gush of chile-spiked citrus.
    Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 22 Dec. 2020
Definition of luxuriance
Noun
  • In a costume designed by Jazmin Aurora Medina, his whole look is a mix of royal trimmings and street clothes that screams rich boy who wants to cosplay as a normie.
    Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
  • If that’s not enough, Florence Pugh’s Yelena shows up, putting the trimming on the tree.
    Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of trimming
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