as in attire
dressy clothing
the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery
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Recent Examples of finery
Every Mother’s Day, there is a Duckling Day parade, and on special occasions, the sculptures are dressed up in appropriate finery.
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Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
This personalized accessory boost their finery, whether for prom, graduation, or an upcoming college formal.
—Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024
Pasolini takes direct inspiration from the late, legendary Italian auteur Pier Paolo Pasolini (no relation), who removed all the ornament and finery from his classic adaptations of Medea and Oedipus to better focus on the emotions and psychology of his characters.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
Wear Your Halloween Spirit The characters won’t be the only people in their Halloween finery.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2024
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Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
This personalized accessory boost their finery, whether for prom, graduation, or an upcoming college formal.
—Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024
Pasolini takes direct inspiration from the late, legendary Italian auteur Pier Paolo Pasolini (no relation), who removed all the ornament and finery from his classic adaptations of Medea and Oedipus to better focus on the emotions and psychology of his characters.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
Wear Your Halloween Spirit The characters won’t be the only people in their Halloween finery.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finery
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Throughout the holidays, Mickey and Minnie will be available for meet-and-greets in seasonal attire at Adventurers Outpost.Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Erivo makes the case for suiting always being appropriate for evening attire beautifully.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
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Moo Deng has even become a popular Halloween costume this year, and starred on Saturday Night Live, when actor Bowen Yang featured her on the show's Weekend Update in October, discussing her perspective of newfound fame.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In other photos, Khai was snapped climbing a tree, as well as walking outdoors in a skeleton costume and vibrant red and purple fleece for Halloween.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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These outings have more to do with group bonding and proof of bravery than the supernatural.Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
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Images of their odyssey were captured by Palestinian journalist Alaa Hamouda, with Qamar drawing praise for her bravery in a snapshot of the daily reality facing many Palestinians in the enclave.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 28 Oct. 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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None of the 95 rooms at this palatial property, which first opened in the 1860s, is the same, and the decor is an eccentric mishmash that combines every era since then, from Victorian fripperies to sinuously streamlined Art Nouveau.Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
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Some experts foresee the biggest impact on retail goods such as electronics and apparel, as the U.S. imports only about 15% of its food supply.J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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This 31,000-square-foot store in the Paddock Shops at 4350 Summit Plaza Drive will sell gear and apparel for camping, cycling, hiking, running, fitness, and climbing.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Finery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finery. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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