How to Use natty in a Sentence
natty
adjective- He's quite a natty dresser.
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Not natty brick but brick with dings and the residue of old paint.
— Brian T. Allen, National Review, 23 Sep. 2020 -
Very debonair and natty, and a toned- down departure from the rest of the apartment.
— Kathleen Renda, House Beautiful, 9 Feb. 2017 -
Alas, this isn't one of those natty lie-flat beds from the plusher type of first class.
— Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 27 Sep. 2022 -
This cool cat in a natty vest, cigarette in hand, was in the right place at the right time.
— John McMurtrie, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2020 -
It’s the perfect gift for dads who love natty wine and value.
— Bon Appétit, 3 June 2022 -
Barry is natty in a teal shirt, black pants and matching bow tie.
— Byron McCauley, Cincinnati.com, 9 May 2017 -
The sheer back alluded to skin while retaining a hint of modesty, while the slit down the spine was a natty touch.
— Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 27 June 2018 -
As for pattern lovers, Smythe’s checked natty suit with shiny gold buttons is a safe choice.
— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2018 -
As Rob noted below, the new iMac is made from aluminum, with a natty glossy glass screen.
— Charlie Sorrel, WIRED, 7 Aug. 2007 -
Chung balanced out the easy vacation vibes of her bag with a natty plaid blazer in a boxy fit.
— Maria Ward, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2017 -
With his natty wardrobe, Mr. Toschi was for many people the public face of the investigation as the case took twists and turns over the years.
— Neil Genzlinger, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2018 -
On the couch, this time, was the stylist Jason Bolden, who was sporting a tuxedo, natty slippers, and no socks.
— Adam Davidson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2017 -
There are days, in the spring, when one longs to don one’s best velvet riding jacket, tie on a natty little scarf, and go ride a white horse.
— Moira MacDonald, The Seattle Times, 4 June 2017 -
Ford v Ferrari is a natty diversion that earns every inch of its right to be seen big.
— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 Nov. 2019 -
Nicholas Lowry may be known for his natty plaid suits and handlebar mustache.
— Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 12 July 2023 -
Where once Harold wore natty suits like Dickie, he’s now grown out his hair and opted for more Afro-centric clothes.
— Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2021 -
The natty dresser who loves bow ties and a cool pair of shades had given up a high-paying corporate job in New York City.
— Dallas News, 4 Nov. 2022 -
Many party-goers dressed the part in natty rugby shirts and penny loafers with socks—and even more could be seen moshing in them.
— Maria Ward, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023 -
The remainder of Fox’s journey is as natty and crisp, and quite lighter of spirit than the reservation story.
— Peter Lewis, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2018 -
An entire city of York, and others from farther away, found natty suits and sharp-creased slacks and other fine garments there.
— Andrew Dys, charlotteobserver, 11 Jan. 2018 -
And when Wooten emerged onto the stage — clad in a natty coral-colored vest and tie with a pale pink shirt, with his signature gray knit hat on his head — the crowd went wild with cheers.
— BostonGlobe.com, 29 Oct. 2021 -
Pumpkin Spice Lattes may be basic, but a natty tweed jacket just makes good fall sense.
— Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Nov. 2015 -
For the natty cyclist: Café du Cycliste’s LouLou neck warmer is lightweight, warm, and moisture-wicking.
— Bill Bradley, Esquire, 21 Dec. 2017 -
The Volt is also available in a natty silver scheme with orange highlights.
— Bill Roberson, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2021 -
And while Jagger accessorized with a natty neckerchief, leave it to Styles to upgrade the look with paparazzi-proof shades.
— Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2018 -
His once-cynical New York divorce lawyer Robert Philip wore natty suits in the original film.
— Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2022 -
Head out back to the waterfront garden with your glass of natty wine and basket of crispy chicken sprinkled with vinegar powder and served with a side of ranch.
— Bon Appétit, 3 May 2022 -
No shrunken pants, natty pocket squares or over-the-top shoes for this Houston native and Houston Rockets guard.
— Joy Sewing, Houston Chronicle, 16 May 2018 -
All of a sudden, an authoritative man in a fancy suit and a natty hat arrives.
— Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 21 July 2023
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