Example Sentences

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“There wasn’t fanciness or pampering or anything. We were all just in it together. I really do feel like we all took care of each other on this. We looked out for each other.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2024

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

What about the fanciness of Douglass’ house, which stands in stark contrast to the comfortless life we’ve seen Brown and Henry living?

From Slate • Oct. 19, 2020

It’s not overly polished, but it has a sort of fanciness.

From New York Times • Dec. 9, 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