fanciness

noun

Definition of fancinessnext
as in opulence

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanciness
  1. opulence
  2. extravagance
  3. magnificence
  4. ornamentation
  5. adornment
  6. decoration
  7. luxuriance
  8. trimming
Noun
  • Opulent, But Moreover Confident Before slapping on the Manufaktur-rich veneer of opulence, the 2025 Mercedes G550 is a stupendous SUV.
    — Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Guests are welcomed into the home’s opulence with a chandelier made with baccarat crystals (others in the home don Swarovski crystals) and marble flooring that was cut and blasted on the property.
    — Moná Thomas, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of opulence
Noun
  • An insane extravagance at about $37 — $800 in today’s money.
    — Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Regency era dates back to the early 1800s in England and was the pinnacle of high society, extravagance, and strict etiquette.
    — Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of extravagance
Noun
  • The first four show the magnificence of the views across the lagoon.
    — Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
  • However, the automotive magnificence of a 2025 Aston Martin DB12 is unmatched.
    — Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of magnificence
Noun
  • In an era where contemporary architecture often relies on cladding and heavy ornamentation, Paradero celebrates simplicity.
    — Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Simple forms and geometries abound, with a distinct lack of more organic elements like curved shapes, soft textures, and overly decorative ornamentation.
    — Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • Cities across the country will celebrate with parades of green adornment, Irish foods and thematic bar crawls.
    — Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Art is a kind of maintenance—a more creative health regimen, a more spiritual wellness routine, and a more visceral ritual of adornment and beauty.
    — Akilah Sailers, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of adornment
Noun
  • Today, ancient Greco-Roman statues housed in museums are typically stark white and devoid of decoration.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
  • These included dress shopping, venue hunting, and the preparing of DIY decorations.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?
    — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
  • But the Elysian Bar did them one better, augmenting the oysters’ natural luxuriance with thin slices of kumquat and a measured gush of chile-spiked citrus.
    — Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 22 Dec. 2020
Definition of luxuriance
Noun
  • For a monthly fee of $195, residents receive full exterior maintenance, including lawn care, snow removal, edging, weeding, shrub trimming, mulching, tree trimming, sprinkler maintenance, and exterior painting.
    — Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Tassels were transformed into boleros and belts, raw trimmings structured into midi skirts, and shoelaces whipstitched into button holes.
    — Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of trimming
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