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
Harmon isn’t just hungry to close this out with a natty after the Horns tied for second place in the SEC regular season.
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Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
The welcome stamp in your passport at the tiny airport (painted a natty shade of green) on this British overseas territory is a shamrock.
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Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
12 Jan. 2026
In terms of alternative arrangements, Fox arguably has the best options for its Week 5 natty, as the other game scheduled in that window is Commanders-Chargers.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Its dining area, bar (with centerfolds blown up and reproduced on the wall in plexiglass), gameroom and quiet nooks are clean, neat and natty.
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Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
The welcome stamp in your passport at the tiny airport (painted a natty shade of green) on this British overseas territory is a shamrock.
—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
12 Jan. 2026
In terms of alternative arrangements, Fox arguably has the best options for its Week 5 natty, as the other game scheduled in that window is Commanders-Chargers.
—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Its dining area, bar (with centerfolds blown up and reproduced on the wall in plexiglass), gameroom and quiet nooks are clean, neat and natty.
—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for natty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for natty
Adjective
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Share a smart idea with a neighbor, then turn it into a clear message while your mind stays agile.
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The Knicks could, hypothetically, trade a starter to create space beneath the second apron to re-sign Robinson, but breaking up a starting five that just won a title is not a smart idea.
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Featuring a classic Damask print, this three-piece quilt set will make any bedroom feel elegant and sophisticated.
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The Wente Clone Chardonnay 2024 – A truly elegant expression of the Wente Chardonnay clone, beautifully balanced fruit, oak, and acidity.
Adjective
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Also at the Saint Laurent fashion show, Austin Butler looks dapper in all-black on June 23 in Paris.
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The British brand’s suiting channeled dapper English luxury with dedicated cigar pockets on outerwear, along with mismatched velvet slippers adorned with playing card emblems.
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
Adjective
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While their light blue wash and structured, straight-leg cut mimic the actress’s pair, their double-button waistband and trendy welt-front pockets add a fashionable touch.
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Our goal has never been to make the most fashionable jeans in America.
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“Natty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natty. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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