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Recent Examples of frippery Again, this could be all down to the writing, to the show’s expanding storylines and self-conscious frippery. Aja Romano, Vox, 21 May 2024 Forget five-star fripperies like the big TV, the room service menu, the chocolate on the pillow - though a coffee machine and a bottle of Asturian wine would certainly be nice. Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024 For serious mariners, form followed function, and fripperies were frowned upon. Lucy Alexander, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2024 He’s focused on more than fripperies, though: there are three Internet carriers here, for a double back up and blazing speeds, as well as cell service across the property, a rarity even at the toniest lodges. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2023 See All Example Sentences for frippery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frippery
Noun
  • The actress opted to keep her accessories, minimal, maintaining focus on her attire for the daytime talk show.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The two don military camouflage in one scene, and face off elsewhere in the play in more formal attire.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • My memoir was built of gaps, juxtaposition, weird little nothings.
    Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The one whose legs turned nothings into somethings, improvising the Lions’ entire defensive game plan into a pile of ash?
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • As a society navigating the choppy waters of quick-draw feuds and biting vitriol—no matter the triviality or seriousness of the topic in question—we are often cowered into joining the chorus versus belting out a solo for fear of being singled out.
    Christina L. Sgro, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • In other words, no drugs, alcohol abuse, tardiness, triviality, egocentricity.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • In July 2024 fans noticed that the black-and-gold costume Swift wore for an Eras Tour show in Milan was very Reputation-coded.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
  • In season six, when Amy and Sheldon compile a list of potential couples’ costumes to wear for a party, one is Blossom and Joey.
    Marc Berman, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Mixed in with small pleasures and petty disputes with her older sister are true feats of survival and bravery.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The show’s bravery in exploring mature topics, like infertility, has also moved parents.
    Leena Tailor, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Others are new to the event such as San Marino, which has vertical textile and apparel manufacturing operations in Japan, Italy, China and ASEAN countries.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Additional commemorative apparel will be available throughout the season.
    Candace Oehler, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • His formidable rich voice voice always carried the gaiety of a comic opera basso.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • 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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“Frippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frippery. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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