as in smart
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
a natty woman, she's usually impeccably dressed in tailored clothing from Europe
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Recent Examples of natty
The original Huracán features a natty 5.2-liter V-10 capable of 602 horsepower and 416 lb-ft of torque, a nice jump from the Gallardo’s 562 ponies.
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
This was not the natty, circa-1950s, Oxford-button-up-and-slim-trousers Miles Davis we’re used to seeing.
—Jonah Weiner, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024
Stylists rolled racks of tweed pants and natty cardigans into the studio—ivory-tower drag for the band.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
With old-timey bikes and older-timey bellhops out front in natty uniforms, a sparkling coat of paint, and a new owner, the Georgian is the buzziest property in town.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2024
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
This was not the natty, circa-1950s, Oxford-button-up-and-slim-trousers Miles Davis we’re used to seeing.
—Jonah Weiner, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024
Stylists rolled racks of tweed pants and natty cardigans into the studio—ivory-tower drag for the band.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
With old-timey bikes and older-timey bellhops out front in natty uniforms, a sparkling coat of paint, and a new owner, the Georgian is the buzziest property in town.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for natty
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That was a smart play, because his impact was necessary, not only in creating zone-coverage looks in the pass game, but also as a running back and pass catcher.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on its strategy of providing energy and smart home solutions, supported by its recent acquisition of Vivint Smart Home (NRG).Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The food at the elegant Waterside Restaurant, whose walls, carpets and curtains are appealingly decorated with wavy designs, is top-notch.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent can turn any living space into an elegant oasis — even if it’s decorated with Legos.Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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This night, one of his guests is an elderly, dapper gentleman named Plennie Wingo.Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, 3 May 2020
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Actor and choreographer Darnell Pierre Benjamin is one of those people who manages to look dapper even when he is dressed down.David Lyman, Cincinnati.com, 7 May 2020
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Meanwhile, the Sorel Women’s Ona 503 Hikers are undeniably stylish for shoppers looking to blend fashion and function, and the 50 percent off price tag certainly doesn’t hurt.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rob’s direction is stylish; BoulderLight’s understanding of modern audiences is unmatched – and together the filmmakers are best in class.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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New Balance has had a dramatic shift in image, from being famously seen as uncool to becoming very fashionable in recent years.Ayesha Javed, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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Juicy Couture winter jacket: $39.99 This beautiful Juicy Couture winter jacket can keep your child warm and fashionable on the playground.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
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For the last four years, the National Science Foundation has funded a collaborative project among the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Amherst College, and Alaska Pacific University (APU) to study how spruce forests shift northward.Roman Dial, Outside Online, 15 Sep. 2022
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The interior is built from spruce wood planks and beech dowels, which means that residents can reassemble walls, dividers, counters, storage and furniture as needed to transform the space.CNN, CNN, 27 May 2021
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“Natty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natty. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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