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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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024
Best Hotels & Resorts White Barn Inn This tony 27-room Kennebunkport icon has hosted guests since the 1870s, and now, under the helm of Auberge Resorts Collection, the White Barn Inn’s reputation is only growing.
—Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
These extend all the way from tony South Mumbai to an office complex in midtown Mumbai to fast-growing middle-class suburban enclaves further north.
—Anu Raghunathan, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The gritty glamour of Lispenard Street and the tony ambience of Madison are both happy homes for the world of FoundRae.
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Throughout the resort dining choices abound, with more than 18 lounges and eateries, from casual cafés and tony tearooms to colorful trattorias, classic steakhouses, and epicurean gems with award-winning-cuisine.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024
Best Hotels & Resorts White Barn Inn This tony 27-room Kennebunkport icon has hosted guests since the 1870s, and now, under the helm of Auberge Resorts Collection, the White Barn Inn’s reputation is only growing.
—Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
These extend all the way from tony South Mumbai to an office complex in midtown Mumbai to fast-growing middle-class suburban enclaves further north.
—Anu Raghunathan, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The gritty glamour of Lispenard Street and the tony ambience of Madison are both happy homes for the world of FoundRae.
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Tony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tony. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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