1
as in attire
dressy clothing
dressed in their most elegant frippery for the big gala at the symphony
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2
as in nothing
something of little importance
socialites whose lives were almost entirely consumed by fripperies
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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frippery
Noun
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Reflecting on the incident, the OP speculated that her outfit, which resembled the daycare staff's attire.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The ceremony also featured a tribute to Quincy Jones, with Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson and Janelle Monáe (in full Michael Jackson attire) paying homage to the late music legend.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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My memoir was built of gaps, juxtaposition, weird little nothings.—
Cheri Lucas Rowlands,
Longreads,
16 Dec. 2024
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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
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Silky and Beautiful arrived in their usual finery, Silky wearing a red fedora and fur coat and Beautiful spraying hair spray everywhere.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
18 Jan. 2025
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At the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 5, 2025, stars hit the red carpet in their fineries — dressed in custom designer gowns and dripping in jewels.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In other words, no drugs, alcohol abuse, tardiness, triviality, egocentricity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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The opportunity to investigate that with the body cam footage and see the triviality of the conflict.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Or that costume designer Shirley Kurata doesn’t deserve 22 awards for Malkovich’s outfits alone.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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The costume designer, who first dressed Cher in 1967, has created some of the singer’s most iconic looks over the years.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With poise, confidence, heart, passion, kindness, utter bravery and love!!!—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Despite the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the Recording Academy confirmed that the event will proceed as scheduled, with CEO Harvey Mason Jr. stating that the ceremony will serve as a fundraising effort for wildfire relief and honor the bravery of first responders.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The online apparel company made a 6.5 euro per share all-cash offer, valuing About You at about 1.1 billion euros ($1.14 billion).—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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Miami Herald Cora Harrington is the former founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Lingerie Addict, once the world’s leading publication on intimate apparel as well as the author of In Intimate Detail: How to Choose, Wear, and Love Lingerie published in 2018.—
Cora Harrington,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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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“Frippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frippery. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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