as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
Amid the current chaos in the national capital, nobody knows what will happen to the classy Kennedy Center Honors.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Stevenson’s keys to victory will be to keep it classy.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Clean and sleek, they can be worn around to sightsee, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Always known for his intense work ethic and classy locker room presence, Powell averaged a career-high 21.8 points per game in 2024-25.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Stevenson’s keys to victory will be to keep it classy.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Clean and sleek, they can be worn around to sightsee, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Always known for his intense work ethic and classy locker room presence, Powell averaged a career-high 21.8 points per game in 2024-25.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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Baden-Baden Nestled alongside Germany's southwestern Black Forest, Baden-Baden is an elegant town that has been attracting wellness lovers since the Roman times.—
Sofia Markovich,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Complementing the accommodations and A-list automobiles are the property’s elegant Espelette restaurant and bar, the 5,000-square-foot La Prairie Spa, a pool with panoramic city views, and the rarefied Rooftop culinary experience.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The maxi gown featured a relaxed turtleneck, a bold red lily print and graceful draping down the length of her body.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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With sculpted foliage and large, graceful blooms, Japanese anemones make a lovely tall groundcover or masing in mixed borders.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Peggy meets a handsome doctor from Newport whose family is less than enthusiastic about her career.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Right now, a wide variety of styles are available for a fraction of their original price, like these preppy Sperry Top-Sider Men’s Gold Cup Boat Shoe Loafers, $65 off, that are suited for sun, sand, and surf, but are handsome enough to wear out to dinner.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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So for years, this has been just fine for the West, but now China is pulling those levers, and the acute pain is felt.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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All was fine until her grandmother brought home an orange cat.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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