finery

noun

fin·ery ˈfī-nə-rē

ˈfīn-rē

plural fineries

Synonyms of finery next

: ornament, decoration

especially : dressy or showy clothing and jewels

Examples of finery in a Sentence

She was proud to show off her new evening finery. the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery

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That vehicle has been praised for its ability to stand out even among the Mercedes and BMWs of the world in finery despite having lesser performance and a lack of track-ready models. —

Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 But offered up as a holiday gift, all dressed up in the season’s finery ... who can argue with that? —

Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024 From November 23 until January 18, this home marries priceless art with intriguing local history, all decked out in Christmas finery. —

Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024 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. —

Janine Henni, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for finery