as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
the classiness of the hotel's facade is in stark contrast to the kitsch of the casinos that surround it
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as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classiness
Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Goldie, 21, is a classy, intelligent centre-back, as was evident during her successful loan spell with London City last season.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
This all-star lineup will deliver a polished, classy set that will leave festivalgoers on a high note.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The classy black-glass, roll-up doors were challenging to find and get installed due to their weight, but the homeowners pushed their contractors to put them in.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
And there’s no classier way to combat it than with an espresso martini.
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Goldie, 21, is a classy, intelligent centre-back, as was evident during her successful loan spell with London City last season.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
This all-star lineup will deliver a polished, classy set that will leave festivalgoers on a high note.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The classy black-glass, roll-up doors were challenging to find and get installed due to their weight, but the homeowners pushed their contractors to put them in.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classiness
Noun
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From stern to bow, the boat was a lesson in restrained elegance, with plenty of teak wood and muted, calming shades.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Giorgio Armani, the famed Italian fashion designer who achieved elegance and timelessness through simplicity, has died.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Garner State Park in Concan, Texas, has some of the state’s most beautiful fall foliage—and the sights are especially beautiful along the Frio River, which is lined with elegant cypress trees.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Shop One-Of-A-Kind Stores Clothing And Home Goods Notable retail options in the area include The Shaggy Ram, which sells a variety of elegant imports from England and France, and Tully Rector, a clothing store that has been open in Middleburg for more than 30 years.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Because exits in sports seldom are graceful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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Adorned with Japanese flowers and trees of the season, the vase gives a dignified, graceful welcome to visitors arriving in the main entrance lobby.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Just beyond, the Pirámide de Kinich Kak Moo—a temple honoring the ancient sun god—rises in quiet majesty.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Photographers hoping to capture the majesty of the post-sunset realm should also read our pick of the best lenses and cameras for astrophotography.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Radcliffe is Newland Archer, a handsome, progressive, and intelligent society gentleman who craves a deeper and more passionate connection to the world and someone in it.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Fulfill a procreation contract with a handsome member of the ruling class or join a magnetically attractive outcast in a brewing rebellion.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This allows for finer incisions, which can mean faster healing and denser graft placement.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Then the bounce of the match locked back into 50-50 mode, and those fine margins don’t fall in favor of Medvedev this year when things get tight.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Classiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classiness. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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