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, 12 June 2026
The now-tony West London locale was considered a destitute enclave for artists and bohemians at the time, and Hockney's flat epitomized this lifestyle.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Refracted through the lens of the 2018 killing of one of Clemmons’s few Black peers in tony Swarthmore public schools, the essay reflects on the consequences of systemic disinvestment in Chester, the nearby majority-Black city where Robbie was born, taught, and died.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Gobler’s research found concerning levels of vibrio present in Sagaponack Pond, Mecox Bay, and Georgica Pond—which border some of the swankiest neighborhoods of the East Coast’s toniest enclave—but none are currently closed.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 May 2026
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Adjective
The Little Nell is firmly ensconced in Aspen's heart, directly at the base of Ajax mountain, surrounded by luxury jewelers, fur shops, and boutique purveyors of luxe outer wear (Gorsuch boutique is attached to the hotel), and tony cafes like the Gorsuch Ski Cafe across the way.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
The now-tony West London locale was considered a destitute enclave for artists and bohemians at the time, and Hockney's flat epitomized this lifestyle.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Refracted through the lens of the 2018 killing of one of Clemmons’s few Black peers in tony Swarthmore public schools, the essay reflects on the consequences of systemic disinvestment in Chester, the nearby majority-Black city where Robbie was born, taught, and died.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Gobler’s research found concerning levels of vibrio present in Sagaponack Pond, Mecox Bay, and Georgica Pond—which border some of the swankiest neighborhoods of the East Coast’s toniest enclave—but none are currently closed.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 May 2026
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“Tony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tony. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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