as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
The restaurant has a classy bar made of zinc and imported from France.
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Davis standing alongside Withers struck me as a classy gesture, and Withers answering for his mistake rather than hiding from the media was another.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
Mimi's Table Bistro & Wine Bar is a classy yet relaxed establishment known for excellent Old World fare made from local and sustainable ingredients.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Pointy-Toe Heels: The Power Move Edward Berthelot/Getty Images For a classy, sophisticated look, a pointy heel is your best friend.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Davis standing alongside Withers struck me as a classy gesture, and Withers answering for his mistake rather than hiding from the media was another.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
Mimi's Table Bistro & Wine Bar is a classy yet relaxed establishment known for excellent Old World fare made from local and sustainable ingredients.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Pointy-Toe Heels: The Power Move Edward Berthelot/Getty Images For a classy, sophisticated look, a pointy heel is your best friend.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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Palvin, 31, opted for an elegant strapless gown with an asymmetrical ruffled skirt.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Medium-bodied, there is very good acidity, impressive freshness, and an elegant finish with good persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of gracing the marble floors of a museum dedicated to showcasing the world’s finest art, this masterpiece, with its unique, and graceful, exterior, sits on a one acre lot in Atlanta, Georgia.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Complete it with a veiled headband or pillbox hat for a whimsical, but still graceful accent.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His being handsome, funny and not known for comedy was a real asset.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Keep them shiny and spot-free with common household ingredients already in your cupboard, for a handsome set that will last for years.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And written by two of the finest Canadian imports in the TV game: Justified creator Graham Yost and Moira Walley-Beckett, who wrote the Breaking Bad installment Rolling Stone once dubbed the best episode in television history.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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