as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
People quickly flooded the comments with reactions and support for the classy move.
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David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Tracks may start with classy piano, but subtlety is almost never the end product; the group wields sidechains like a bandolier, extracting the maximum possible velocity in every kick while retaining the gooey melodic centre.
—Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
Baseball has lost one of its classiest and most respected citizens.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
But golfing isn't the only draw at this classy 600-room destination.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
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David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Tracks may start with classy piano, but subtlety is almost never the end product; the group wields sidechains like a bandolier, extracting the maximum possible velocity in every kick while retaining the gooey melodic centre.
—Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
Baseball has lost one of its classiest and most respected citizens.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
But golfing isn't the only draw at this classy 600-room destination.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for classy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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The wrap-style ruffle hemline adds elegant volume and dimension to its skirt.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Brugal French 88 Made by Jassil Villanueva Quintana, the world’s youngest and fifth generation rum master, Brugal Rum is rooted in Dominican heritage, perfect for this tropical yet elegant cocktail.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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The graceful curve of a corner kick.—
Miceal Chamberlain,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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They can be filled with a cool, soothing, graceful fern or bright blooms that celebrate the heat of summer.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Pull out your credit card to shop elevated bedroom furniture finds like a stylish frame to sleep in on the weekends or a handsome dresser to store your trove of winter sweaters.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
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Heidi Klum has the most handsome dates as son Henry and husband Tom Kaulitz accompany her to the amfAR Gala in Cannes on May 21.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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To achieve, Connor turns to ultra-fine babylights, lowlighting, root melting, and using demi-permanent color—making grey part of the overall design with far less commitment than full coverage color.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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That picture works fine for Earth.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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