as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
Challengers was originally set to premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival, which would have given the film a jolt of Euro flair that often scans as classy and prestige-y.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Warm Caramel is a classy yet comforting guest bedroom shade, and Venetian Bronze can be a chic touch to any table.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
The actress, 55, kept it classy on Wednesday, Feb. 12, while attending the New York City premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
In an era when impersonal screener links are ubiquitous, the Neon box feels artisanal, exclusive, classy and tangible.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Warm Caramel is a classy yet comforting guest bedroom shade, and Venetian Bronze can be a chic touch to any table.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
The actress, 55, kept it classy on Wednesday, Feb. 12, while attending the New York City premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
In an era when impersonal screener links are ubiquitous, the Neon box feels artisanal, exclusive, classy and tangible.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for classy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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Grande’s elegant look this evening stayed true to the spirit of her red-carpet style this awards season.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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This elegant, spare picture doesn’t hammer away at its message.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Pearce’s warm, earthy vocal tones highlight the song’s graceful melody.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2025
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In many ways, writer-director Jing Yi’s graceful and ephemeral drama, The Botanist (Zhi Wu Xue Jia), plays out like your typical coming-of-age movie.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The handsome toddler wore a black baseball cap, blue and burgundy vintage Philadelphia Phillies jersey, white linen pants, and vans.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
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Nicole and her husband, renowned plastic surgeon Ted Richardson (Maurice Johnson), are surrogate parents to Ted’s nephew, Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman), a handsome and flirty photographer whose parents died in a plane crash.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Ahead, find 11 hair oils that do the most (with the least heft) for those with fine hair.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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Guests will enjoy a fine selection of Whittard of Chelsea teas and Wiston English sparkling wine amid an intimate gathering of industry excellence.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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