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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Epitomizing that ethos is the Sol Estate, an ultra-contemporary retreat tucked away in the tony Point Dume neighborhood.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
His parents prospered, opening a fur shop called Paris-New York and moving to the tony Sixteenth Arrondissement.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
The Virgil, a tony apartment complex somewhere in upper Manhattan that’s favored by the elite of the elite.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Fouquet’s is a welcome new addition to the eateries, cafes, and luxe lofts that make up this tony slice of lower Manhattan.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Epitomizing that ethos is the Sol Estate, an ultra-contemporary retreat tucked away in the tony Point Dume neighborhood.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
His parents prospered, opening a fur shop called Paris-New York and moving to the tony Sixteenth Arrondissement.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
The Virgil, a tony apartment complex somewhere in upper Manhattan that’s favored by the elite of the elite.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Tony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tony. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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