How to Use classy in a Sentence

classy

adjective
  • The spa boasts some very classy clients.
  • Donating her salary bonus to charity was a really classy thing to do.
  • None have the same classy looks.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Very classy of those guys to do that.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The whole vibe served cool, classy, and chic all at once.
    Essence Wiley, InStyle, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Zi picked out a wig of classy brunette waves that would drape down her back.
    Jessica Contrera, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Bruno agreed, calling her sassy, sexy, yet classy.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The hint of salt in the swirls of extra syrup is a classy touch.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 27 Sep. 2022
  • At your next brunch, swap mimosas for this classy and sassy spritzer.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Very classy to wear at the beach or even to restaurants on the beach.
    Maya Gandara, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2021
  • These are golf shoes, boat shoes, and classy street shoes rolled into one.
    Tom Chiarella, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2017
  • Pair a white base with a brown leather jacket for a cool and classy look.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Grind ice in your blender and shower it with syrup for a very classy snow cone.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 6 July 2020
  • The menu is as classy as a vintage dress from the fashion house.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The look became the faux-classy trademark for the male dancers.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 22 Nov. 2022
  • The sprig of rosemary crisped under a brûlée torch was a classy touch.
    Kyle Stokes, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Durocher, by then a Dodgers coach, wanted to do the classy thing.
    New York Times, 14 Oct. 2021
  • But everything else about the place seems new, fresh and quite classy.
    Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 14 June 2018
  • The large oval on a gold band is classy and classic, but, surprise!
    Elizabeth Loga, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2021
  • The suede texture is a great way to mix things up while keeping it classy.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The snowflakes falling around this reindeer boob are a classy touch, no?
    Health.com, 12 Dec. 2017
  • Booths in the front of the main dining room lean classy, for a fun lunch or a night out.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
  • She's worn this carefree yet classy look to many royal events through the years.
    Kara Thompson, Town & Country, 7 July 2018
  • For three decades, the Redskins won a lot of games and ran a classy shop.
    Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 17 Nov. 2020
  • This bag is stylish, and looks far classier than a box of Franzia ever could.
    Connor Whooley, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2017
  • He’s been described as classy, full of life and electric -- on and off the court.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 10 Nov. 2020
  • Coach Matt Painter, along with Daniels urged fans to keep it classy.
    Akeem Glaspie, Indianapolis Star, 28 Feb. 2020
  • This classy quiche will be a stellar addition to the brunch spread.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Brody kept his look classy but modern in a dark green Paul Smith suit.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 8 Nov. 2022
  • The state is home to most of the country’s supply of the classy crustaceans.
    Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2023

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