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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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
A bit further west in the tony Polanco neighborhood, the 35-room Las Alcobas (No. 2), part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, also taps into the city’s art scene with a tour delving into the lives of painters Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Laguna Beach, a tony Southern California city known for its vibrant beach scene and art gallery district, is about 50 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 8 July 2025
The mansion sits on eight acres of land in one of the Northeast’s toniest suburbs and covers more than 26,000 square feet of lavish living space.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
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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
A bit further west in the tony Polanco neighborhood, the 35-room Las Alcobas (No. 2), part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, also taps into the city’s art scene with a tour delving into the lives of painters Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Laguna Beach, a tony Southern California city known for its vibrant beach scene and art gallery district, is about 50 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 8 July 2025
The mansion sits on eight acres of land in one of the Northeast’s toniest suburbs and covers more than 26,000 square feet of lavish living space.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
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“Tony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tony. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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