as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
The $45 flats are rated highly for their cushion, arch support, and classy aesthetic.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Keep Playful Sparring Classy And Professional Keep it classy.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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
People quickly flooded the comments with reactions and support for the classy move.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Keep Playful Sparring Classy And Professional Keep it classy.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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
People quickly flooded the comments with reactions and support for the classy move.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for classy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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Given its elegant design and everyday practicality, this breezy dress can go just about anywhere.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Its beautiful white flowers make for an elegant addition to any yard.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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What strikes him about the style is that nothing feels out of place—every column, window, and detail is part of a graceful whole.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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There is nothing more graceful than a heron in motion.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The European film commissioners tried to steer them away from casting a handsome actor as the lead in The Man Who Sold His Skin, Cheikhrouha said.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
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Then, Chan-wook tosses in a twist, and then another, and the film’s handsome veneer is removed to unveil the wickedly sinister tones lurking beneath.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Among the city’s finest is Michael Lepage, who has been honing his Paul Revere character for over 30 years.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But in this case, store-bought is also fine—often even great.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 June 2026
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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