tony

1 of 2

adjective

variants or less commonly
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
Its wealthiest suburb is Palos Verdes Estates, part of the tony Palos Verdes Peninsula and ranked 11th in the nation. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 July 2025 The Inn On Fifth, Naples Best for couples getaway, friends trip, dog friendly Set directly on Fifth Avenue South — Naples’ tony street in downtown lined with shops and restaurants — The Inn On Fifth feels like staying in your own luxurious apartment in the sky. Miami Herald, 16 July 2025 By day, Chloe is running a women’s magazine, and Adam works at a tony law firm. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 29 May 2025 French brand Longchamp is taking over Bagno Felice 1 in Forte dei Marmi, the tony seaside resort in the Tuscany region, transforming it into the Longchamp Beach Club for the season. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tony

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 25 Jul. 2025.

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