fanciness

Example Sentences

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In our current age — one defined by sans-serif typography and spare, minimalist aesthetics that scan easily on a screen — that same style has a baroque vibe, an old-fashioned fanciness.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2022

There are sites like Etsy, First Dibs, Object Limited, the Real Real and Depop, where sellers can list items of various degrees of fanciness.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2021

Then I got on a cruise one day, and it was like the Grove or Rodeo Drive on water — all the fanciness and with an affordable price.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2020

The “card” itself contains just 25 words, but it includes four separate typefaces, including Courier New, the ’80s fanciness signifier Chancery, and the much-mocked Comic Sans.

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2019

His anxiety at the fanciness of the restaurant is eased by the casual, boisterous manner of the group.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern