as in aristocratic
being or characteristic of a person who has an offensive air of superiority and tends to ignore or disdain anyone regarded as inferior
I don't appreciate your ritzy advice about whom I "should" associate with
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By late evening, authorities issued an evacuation order for much of the ritzy neighborhood, which is home to about 27,000 residents.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
The ritzy Colorado ski town has been filled with A-listers recently: Stars like Bella Hadid, Mariah Carey, Heidi Klum, and Jennifer Lopez have all decided to hit the slopes there—or, in some cases, just partake in the après-ski activities instead (bring on the hot chocolate!).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
That evolution includes the addition of several new retailers, including Ladies of Lineage, the ritzy three-story RH Charlotte and upscale retailer Veronica Beard.
—Katie Peralta Soloff, Axios, 31 Dec. 2024
Moto boots are ready to hit the road or runway in supple calfskin leather, sensual suede takes on a life of its own in the form of fringe, and smooth studs appear more ritzy than rocker.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
The ritzy Colorado ski town has been filled with A-listers recently: Stars like Bella Hadid, Mariah Carey, Heidi Klum, and Jennifer Lopez have all decided to hit the slopes there—or, in some cases, just partake in the après-ski activities instead (bring on the hot chocolate!).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
That evolution includes the addition of several new retailers, including Ladies of Lineage, the ritzy three-story RH Charlotte and upscale retailer Veronica Beard.
—Katie Peralta Soloff, Axios, 31 Dec. 2024
Moto boots are ready to hit the road or runway in supple calfskin leather, sensual suede takes on a life of its own in the form of fringe, and smooth studs appear more ritzy than rocker.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Ritzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritzy. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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