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
Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
My phone synced instantly with the system and Premium touches like the bronze accent trim and a flat-bottom steering wheel are classy features.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The somewhat ostentatious Vivobook badge on the lid doesn't detract from its overall classy look.
—PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Chrissy was a classy birthday girl, wearing a beige corset-style skirt and top with a matching trench coat and sunglasses.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Keep it minimal Use a short retaining wall to accent the subtle contours of your lawn in a classy, minimalistic way.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
My phone synced instantly with the system and Premium touches like the bronze accent trim and a flat-bottom steering wheel are classy features.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The somewhat ostentatious Vivobook badge on the lid doesn't detract from its overall classy look.
—PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Chrissy was a classy birthday girl, wearing a beige corset-style skirt and top with a matching trench coat and sunglasses.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classiness
Noun
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Adichie commanded the carpet with elegance and purpose.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Designed by renowned architect Robert Gurney, the residence has been hailed for marrying classic East Coast elegance with a clean, modern sensibility.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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To bring back that upscale aesthetic, the Casino Royal will have a dress code that requires jackets for men and elegant dress for women.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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This 2009 Chardonnay has aged gracefully with a very complex bouquet of crème brûlée, peach cobbler and a hint of saltwater taffy with an incredible texture that gives it an overall elegant feeling and a very, very long finish laced with mineral aromas.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Much of the aesthetic was defined by long-slung, horizontal homes that were intended to emulate the graceful expanse of the midwest Prairie.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind.—
Ernie Cowan,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What’s most important is to take it all in: the place, its majesty and its importance.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Also receiving handsome compensation, though not a CEO, at WWE and UFC owner TKO?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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Thankfully, Dornan’s handsome features didn’t hamper his acting career in the long run.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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There have been constant rumors the attacker has been close to signing a new contract at San Siro, but a deal has not yet been agreed and there may well be Champions League clubs interested in him this summer after his fine personal form during the team’s otherwise tumultuous campaign.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The team first crushes the rocks into fine grains and separates out the zircons using dense liquids and magnetic fields.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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“Classiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classiness. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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