as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
One of the sexier names at this World Cup, Bouaddi’s classy performances in the Morocco midfield have rewarded close viewing.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
There's always room in my closet for a casual top that's dressier than a T-shirt, and this camp shirt has just enough structure and detail to look classy while still maintaining a cool feel that's essential for summer.
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Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
But through a classy, hooky, musically dense framework of an up and down romance.
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Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2026
Serving trays for entertaining over $50 This classy Mother of Pearl serving tray is made to order with custom sizing and trim.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
There's always room in my closet for a casual top that's dressier than a T-shirt, and this camp shirt has just enough structure and detail to look classy while still maintaining a cool feel that's essential for summer.
—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
But through a classy, hooky, musically dense framework of an up and down romance.
—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2026
Serving trays for entertaining over $50 This classy Mother of Pearl serving tray is made to order with custom sizing and trim.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
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The result is an elegant estate where guests can have a refined Irish breakfast, enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails come sunset.
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Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet.
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Their beauty also shapes traditional dance in Rwanda, with graceful movements performed by women who extend their arms to mimic the cows’ horns.
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The graceful trailing stems and showy flowers of climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala) look beautiful growing on pergolas and fences.
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The new depot opened in 1912 and served for many years, although the handsome tiled building was razed decades ago.
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As Washington, William Franklyn-Miller is tall, lean and model-handsome in a way that feels out of period.
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Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.
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Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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