as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
Expect premier quality hors d’oeuvres, a classy atmosphere and a stylish champagne toast at midnight.
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Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The restoration has kept things classy, with original architectural details like a lobby mailbox and ornate plasterwork preserved to keep the vintage vibes intact.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This is classy horror, an upscale period piece with stunning cinematography and a beloved director.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
Nonetheless, 2024 was chocked full of wonderful watches that meet the basic criteria of quiet luxury: understated, mellow, traditional, and classy.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
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Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The restoration has kept things classy, with original architectural details like a lobby mailbox and ornate plasterwork preserved to keep the vintage vibes intact.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This is classy horror, an upscale period piece with stunning cinematography and a beloved director.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
Nonetheless, 2024 was chocked full of wonderful watches that meet the basic criteria of quiet luxury: understated, mellow, traditional, and classy.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for classy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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An especially fun one is The Group, his soapy adaptation of the 1963 novel by Mary McCarthy, in which wedding guests lunch at the elegant old Brevoort Hotel before trailing the happy couple to the subway (and throwing rice down the stairs after them).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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Regardless of whether it's worn as an elegant dress or in a classic button-up shirt, this shade demonstrates remarkable versatility while maintaining its impact.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The result is a graceful character study that explores why someone’s capacity for warmth seems to have long been drained.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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With graceful bubbles and a silky mouthfeel, lemon and pear dance on the palate.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The response has led to hundreds of comments on the post so far, as many TikTok users have praised the unexpected blending of breeds, and of course, hailed Remy for being undoubtedly handsome.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The dark and handsome Marinelli underwent a complete transformation, to play the brutish, balding Mussolini.—
Gianmaria Tammaro,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In both periods, the metro's fine particle levels ranked in the middle of the pack for U.S. cities.—
Carly Mallenbaum,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Bones and teeth are then ground into a fine, ivory powder and returned to the deceased’s family — much like the remains from cremation, without the ashen hue.—
Collin Blinder,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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