as in attire
dressy clothing
the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery
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Recent Examples of finery
Prince Harry and Meghan, 43, married in a fairytale ceremony at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018, and what looked like a framed photo of them in their wedding finery was spotted behind him.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Powell also offered royal finery from Jean-Marc Vallée’s 2009 historical drama, The Young Victoria, including four regal gowns illustrating the long reign of the British monarch played by Emily Blunt.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
Rebecca Hall can envision herself wearing finery while making a fuss in late 19th century New York — on The Gilded Age, that is.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
If your furry friend is open to their festive finery, make sure there are no parts that can get caught around their neck or mouth, or any pieces that can be chewed or swallowed.
—Julia Lamont, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Janine Henni, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Powell also offered royal finery from Jean-Marc Vallée’s 2009 historical drama, The Young Victoria, including four regal gowns illustrating the long reign of the British monarch played by Emily Blunt.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
Rebecca Hall can envision herself wearing finery while making a fuss in late 19th century New York — on The Gilded Age, that is.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
If your furry friend is open to their festive finery, make sure there are no parts that can get caught around their neck or mouth, or any pieces that can be chewed or swallowed.
—Julia Lamont, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finery
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Though green and red still have their place during yuletide celebrations, the blue and green combination was a refreshing take on holiday colorways and coordinated attire.Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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Yoshii Toranaga played by Hiroyuki Sanada was outfitted in regal attire throughout the entire series alluding to his influence.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, The White Lotus costume designer Alex Bovaird walked into the Camilla boutique in Costa Mesa, California.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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To spare fans any jetlag, Atomic Venus Media has created a theatrical fashion show for attendees to get a glimpse of La Trompette Bleue and catch costume designs that were inspired by actual ones that were created by costume designer Marylin Fitoussi for the series.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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As a reward for his act of bravery, Zayin was given a gift card from the store Zumiez to purchase a new skateboard after the group of kids took his.Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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The trial has convulsed France and transformed the woman at its center into a feminist icon for her bravery in allowing the case to be tried publicly.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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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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The British actor, almost as a counterpoint to the Nantucket frippery on display in the adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s chart-topping beach read, can now be found on the stage of the prestigious Almeida Theatre in Islington, North London.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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Other limited-edition commemorative merchandise, including apparel and home goods, will be released in Jan. 2025 and available online at Opry100.com.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Big Lots, which is based in Columbus, Ohio, and operates more than 900 locations across the U.S., sells furniture, lawn and garden, apparel, health and beauty, and other consumer goods.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Finery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finery. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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