variants
or less commonly toney
tonier; toniest
: marked by an aristocratic or high-toned manner or style
tony private schools
plural Tonys
: a medallion awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in the theater
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Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Boston’s tony South End is a wonderful amalgamation of a neighborhood that feels straight out of a European enclave.
—Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Travelers looking to spend less time in the car and more time absorbing the city’s everyday rhythms could center their stay in the tony enclave of La Jolla, 12 miles north of San Diego’s downtown.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
The now-tony West London locale was considered a destitute enclave for artists and bohemians at the time, and Hockney's flat epitomized this lifestyle.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
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Just make sure to pick up a bike to explore town—cycling is the preferred method of transport for even the toniest local here.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Boston’s tony South End is a wonderful amalgamation of a neighborhood that feels straight out of a European enclave.
—Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Travelers looking to spend less time in the car and more time absorbing the city’s everyday rhythms could center their stay in the tony enclave of La Jolla, 12 miles north of San Diego’s downtown.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
The now-tony West London locale was considered a destitute enclave for artists and bohemians at the time, and Hockney's flat epitomized this lifestyle.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
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“Tony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tony. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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