as in elegant
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
the dapper gentleman drew admiring glances from all over the ballroom
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Recent Examples of dapper
His fresh Celine by Hedi Slimane tux with its red flower on the lapel was dapper and delightful on the red carpet.
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Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2020
Turner, 23, was clad in sleek black dress and festive headpiece while Joe, 30, wore a similarly dark and dapper suit.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE.com, 1 Jan. 2020
Both Jim and Deacon looked dapper in their suits, and Ava totally stunned in a lace dress which was complemented by her loose waves.
—Megan Stein, Country Living, 14 Dec. 2019
In a bright neon green, Lil Nas X looked dapper, styling his cropped jacket with a bold zebra-print top underneath.
—Vogue, 25 Nov. 2019
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Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2020
Turner, 23, was clad in sleek black dress and festive headpiece while Joe, 30, wore a similarly dark and dapper suit.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE.com, 1 Jan. 2020
Both Jim and Deacon looked dapper in their suits, and Ava totally stunned in a lace dress which was complemented by her loose waves.
—Megan Stein, Country Living, 14 Dec. 2019
In a bright neon green, Lil Nas X looked dapper, styling his cropped jacket with a bold zebra-print top underneath.
—Vogue, 25 Nov. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dapper
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When only the most polished versions will do, look for an elegant almond-shape toe, a slight Cuban-style heel, and a high shine—like this take from Berluti, with a two-tone treatment of black and petrol blue.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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Flavors include a mid palate rodeo of treacle, cep mushrooms, black Dutch licorice and an elegant flush of black berries, red currants and brownies.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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There were quite a few impressive QB performances in all-star games this spring, and the Panthers investing in an heir apparent to Dalton might be smart business.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, smart irrigation, vegetable gardening, and flower species to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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Bates’ latest look adds to her stylish — yet comfy — award show fashion.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Tory Sport There’s no shortage of stylish activewear at Tory Sport.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Following in mom Victoria Beckham's fashionable footsteps, Romeo Beckham attends Milan Fashion Week in stylish streetwear on Feb. 27.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The hotel’s fashionable twist on afternoon tea debuts this weekend serving up runway-to-teatime transformations that are equal parts couture and confection.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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In her scarlet silk dress and natty little red hat, Doris Ulmann would have looked right at home in her Park Avenue studio.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Nov. 2024
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Obviously, nobody has any inkling of what’s about to go down in Columbus five days after Ferro makes her natty selection.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Dec. 2024
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“Dapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dapper. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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