tony

1 of 2

adjective

variants or less commonly toney
tonier; toniest
: marked by an aristocratic or high-toned manner or style
tony private schools

Tony

2 of 2

noun

To·​ny ˈtō-nē How to pronounce Tony (audio)
plural Tonys
: a medallion awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in the theater

Examples of tony in a Sentence

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Adjective
The previous year, the Illinois Athletic Club, a tony Michigan Avenue private club, sponsored a 10-mile swim in Lake Michigan. Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2024 Well, the Mission’s loss is Oakland’s gain – Rockridge’s, to be specific, that tony neighborhood of boutique shops and buzzy restaurants. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for tony 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Tony, nickname of Antoinette Perry †1946 American actress & producer

First Known Use

Adjective

1877, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tony was in 1877

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“Tony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tony. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.

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