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 singer looked every bit of classy in a white wedding gown with transparent tulle sleeves and pearls, a long trailing veil, and white pumps.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 July 2025
Don’t let the whimsical decor fool you – this is seriously delicious food served in a classy French bistro in Autry Park.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
There’s a theme on expats, or Americans living in other countries for work, and definitely provides representation for classy, successful Black professionals.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 31 July 2025
At a mid-January news conference held at one of East Sixth Street’s classier establishments, the gastropub Parkside, Watson, flanked by Davis and other city leaders, emphasized the reopening was part of a larger vision to transform the iconic entertainment district.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 July 2025
Don’t let the whimsical decor fool you – this is seriously delicious food served in a classy French bistro in Autry Park.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
There’s a theme on expats, or Americans living in other countries for work, and definitely provides representation for classy, successful Black professionals.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 31 July 2025
At a mid-January news conference held at one of East Sixth Street’s classier establishments, the gastropub Parkside, Watson, flanked by Davis and other city leaders, emphasized the reopening was part of a larger vision to transform the iconic entertainment district.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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Suddenly, a classic white T-shirt and jeans combo has become dynamic, interesting, and highly elegant.—
Paulina Berges,
Glamour,
16 Aug. 2025
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The car’s elegant and understated design, creampuff ride, and regal comportment of occupants was—and remains— the reward of the Corniche experience.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Only the graceful styling and the classic neon sign gives any indication the motel was built in 1953.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Her community fastly feels the sharp absence of her graceful, essential labor and employs matriarch Ana (María Magdalena Sanizo) to coax her back home.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Property developers were more than happy to tear down the mansions and build very handsome tall buildings, and quite a few of them were structured as cooperatives.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
11 Aug. 2025
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There’s a large picture window, a handsome bar, and lighting that is not overly bright.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Crafted with precision and intention, Frisson merges emotional technology with fine jewelry design to offer something new: a wearable way to feel connected.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Chef Panchito Ibáñez is cooking one of the finest breakfasts in California.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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