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
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Stevenson’s keys to victory will be to keep it classy.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Clean and sleek, they can be worn around to sightsee, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Always known for his intense work ethic and classy locker room presence, Powell averaged a career-high 21.8 points per game in 2024-25.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Adjective
Amid the current chaos in the national capital, nobody knows what will happen to the classy Kennedy Center Honors.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Stevenson’s keys to victory will be to keep it classy.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Clean and sleek, they can be worn around to sightsee, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Always known for his intense work ethic and classy locker room presence, Powell averaged a career-high 21.8 points per game in 2024-25.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classiness
Noun
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Opened in 1912, this grand railway-era hotel blends old-world elegance with an unbeatable location: steps from Parliament Hill and close to the Rideau Canal, and downtown’s top museums and restaurants.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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This is the shift from being a coder to a code craftsperson—focusing on intentionality, experience, elegance and building systems that last.—
Deepa Shekhar,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The King of Umbria Red Wines Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG is another wine for people who love elegant tannins and a richly fruity taste.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Rooks looked like an elegant bride in a long classy strapless gown with her hair pulled back.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The maxi gown featured a relaxed turtleneck, a bold red lily print and graceful draping down the length of her body.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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With sculpted foliage and large, graceful blooms, Japanese anemones make a lovely tall groundcover or masing in mixed borders.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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More admired than beloved, the show has extended an open challenge to theater artists drawn to the sophisticated majesty of Brown’s Tony-winning score but daunted by the expansive scope of Uhry’s Tony-winning book.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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While some of these women have officially earned their crowns in the Disney princess canon, other heroines like Elsa from Frozen (2013) and Mirabel from Encanto (2021) have essentially become honorary majesties.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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The décor is handsome, comfortably restrained and acoustically satisfying.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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For action movie enthusiasts, the attraction of James Bond films is the archetypal handsome hero battling villains and restoring justice.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Based on how Padres pitchers have performed, Díaz and Maldonado had a fine defensive first half.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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All was fine until her grandmother brought home an orange cat.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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“Classiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classiness. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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