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 Packfire is basically a classier version of an old oil drum with holes poked through.
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Simon Heptinstall
december 31, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
For the price, guests are whisked across half the countryside in the classiest of style, and offered a near-frightening quantity of prestige single malts and belly-filling fare.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Ryan Destiny stunned in a chic, body-hugging red dress, while Jurnee Smollett brought polished drama in a simple but classy strapless dress.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
The Dinner Sweater is made from a stretchy, cozy alpaca-blend that works as a mid-layer on cold days and a classy option for date night.
—Will Porter, Outside, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for classy
Simon Heptinstall
december 31, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
For the price, guests are whisked across half the countryside in the classiest of style, and offered a near-frightening quantity of prestige single malts and belly-filling fare.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Ryan Destiny stunned in a chic, body-hugging red dress, while Jurnee Smollett brought polished drama in a simple but classy strapless dress.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
The Dinner Sweater is made from a stretchy, cozy alpaca-blend that works as a mid-layer on cold days and a classy option for date night.
—Will Porter, Outside, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for classy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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Her hairstylist gave tendril lovers an idea for a whole new way to wear one, tucking Grande's bangs behind a section of hair left loose not from her hairline but a bit farther back—still elegant, but a bit more playful and creative.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Lopez accessorized with diamond earrings and wore her hair in an elegant updo.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But those struggles remain offscreen; Naïma’s season at the shelter is coming to an end, and the movie, graceful yet pragmatic, knows that not every story here can be told.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2026
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Her entry into this world was graceful, gentle and oh so magical.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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 17 Jan. 2026.
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