as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
Max Mara’s sweater set, above, keeps things on the classier side — saving the teasing for later.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Bagail 8-piece Packing Cube Set While dress codes during the day skew casual on board a ship, passengers do like to dress up at night, which means the pressure is on to pull together a classy outfit that’s not on repeat.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Behind the classy presentation is a working-class spirit, one that honors the simplicity of showing up, being yourself and doing your job.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
De Caché is a Spanish language term meaning high end or classy, general manager Oscar Escobar said.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Bagail 8-piece Packing Cube Set While dress codes during the day skew casual on board a ship, passengers do like to dress up at night, which means the pressure is on to pull together a classy outfit that’s not on repeat.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Behind the classy presentation is a working-class spirit, one that honors the simplicity of showing up, being yourself and doing your job.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
De Caché is a Spanish language term meaning high end or classy, general manager Oscar Escobar said.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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The island's Curtain Bluff is an elegant all-inclusive resort on the south coast, surrounded by two beaches.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Butternut squash, potato leek, cauliflower – these soups can turn humble ingredients into something elegant.—
Cheryl Russell,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The San Lázaro district is known for its labyrinthian alleyways and quiet stone courtyards as well as its proximity to the city center’s Plaza de Armas with its majestic cathedral and graceful fountain.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2026
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The first Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye was bottled at 108 proof, a perfectly reasonable and graceful level of alcohol for an American whiskey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Her husband, Laurent (Arnaud Binard), has shown up unexpectedly in Rome to find his wife in the arms of handsome Italian film director Giancarlo (Raoul Bova).—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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Outlander is based on Diana Gabaldon's best-selling book series of the same name about the epic love story between an English World War II nurse who travels back in time to 18th-century Scotland and meets a handsome Highlander.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If your home naturally receives plenty of sun, your indoor plants may be perfectly fine.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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If your oven doesn’t have a lot of stains and grease buildup, monthly cleaning should be fine.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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