as in gayety
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Noun
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To majorly commit, request everyone show up in tea-time finery—hats and all.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025 -
But for all its imperial finery and grandeur, the waltz was the people’s dance.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The production encapsulated his bravery, wit and charm.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Gryffindor stands for bravery, courage and chivalry; Hufflepuff is known for loyalty, kindness and hard work; Ravenclaw values wisdom, wit and a love of learning; Slytherin represents ambition, resourcefulness and determination.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What was the strategic benefit to the US of all this geopolitical trumpery?—
Peter Bergen,
CNN,
28 May 2022
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So will the border continue to vanish in the face of nativist backlash and a trumpery, gimcrack wall?—
Felipe Fernández-Armesto,
WSJ,
25 June 2018
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At first, Valentín shows no interest in Molina’s frippery, but once he gets started on his detailed narration of the loopy movie plot, the political prisoner begins eagerly requesting further installments.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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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 Queen had likenesses of Beth and her other dog, Bluebell, embroidered near the trim of her gown by designer Bruce Oldfield.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Packed in our 5-seater tester included the Iconic trim, Comfort Package Max, 20-inch wheels, Performance Brakes which combined for an additional $4,400.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2025
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For many Americans who don’t celebrate Christmas, sitting out the foofaraw while the whole country conducts Christmas consumption is an annual dose of alienation.—
Amanda Mull,
The Atlantic,
23 Nov. 2020
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No foofaraw: Of course a cleric—in Chih’s case, one who belongs to a holy order tasked with traveling the land and collecting stories—wouldn’t concern themself with gender.—
WIRED Staff,
Wired,
29 Sep. 2020
Noun
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His formidable rich voice voice always carried the gaiety of a comic opera basso.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
27 Nov. 2024
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Françoise wanders away from us, from the room, into her own thoughts, solemn yet full of gaiety.—
Carlos Valladares,
ARTnews.com,
27 June 2024
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The co-creators say Mullen, similar to the rest of the ensemble, was not based on any one political figure.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Feb. 2025
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The winners for the stunt ensemble performances in the film and TV categories will also be revealed during the pre-show.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Gaudery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaudery. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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