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 classy Germany international has silenced the critics who questioned the wisdom of Liverpool’s £116m investment.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Some of that money will go toward flowers, spa treatments and classy dinners, some no doubt toward lingerie and boxers.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
This option has a classy leg slit that feels more elegant than a typical maxi, similar to Beckham’s dress, and its flattering stomach ruching and dramatic draping look modern and fashion-forward.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
This classy performance, ending the set with a song from a competitor’s game, embodied the very spirit of the event, a pure expression of love for the culture of game music, across company lines.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
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James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Some of that money will go toward flowers, spa treatments and classy dinners, some no doubt toward lingerie and boxers.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
This option has a classy leg slit that feels more elegant than a typical maxi, similar to Beckham’s dress, and its flattering stomach ruching and dramatic draping look modern and fashion-forward.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
This classy performance, ending the set with a song from a competitor’s game, embodied the very spirit of the event, a pure expression of love for the culture of game music, across company lines.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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The sheen of the leather, the oversized round buckle—these flat sandals are inherently elegant and modern without trying to be so.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Cellini was no doubt an elegant dress watch, though, as Coogler makes clear.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Bulls can’t play graceful basketball anymore.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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With willow-like foliage and deep pink blooms all summer long, Twist of Pink™ Variegated Oleander makes a graceful focal point in gardens and containers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But deep down, this is a cold-blooded killer who was handsome and had the gift of gab.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Mesut has always played second fiddle to his handsome younger brother, Sheikh Ferit (Feyyaz Duman).—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That is a tiny lure with a narrow eyelet that rebuffs multiple attempts to thread tippet that's as fine as spider web silk.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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However, that doesn't mean his compositions for Rob Marshall's epic 2005 film — starring a who's who of Asia's finest acting talent, including Zhang Ziyi, Michelle Yeoh, and Ken Watanabe — aren't worth seeking out.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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