as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
Loafers are everywhere this spring, with celebrities like Sharon Stone and Katie Holmes recently stepping out in the comfortable yet classy flats.
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Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Baseball has lost one of its classiest and most respected citizens.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
But golfing isn't the only draw at this classy 600-room destination.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
This organization is full of classy people.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
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Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Baseball has lost one of its classiest and most respected citizens.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
But golfing isn't the only draw at this classy 600-room destination.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
This organization is full of classy people.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for classy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The palate is velvety and elegant, balancing weight with restraint.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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And the single, graceful bridge that is centered upon the land’s backdrop mountain range closely resembles Pasadena’s own Colorado Street Bridge, although there’s no roaring waterfall next to the original.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Even with more graceful aging curves for star talent, Father Time spares no player or team.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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It had, in fact, been rejected by all three major networks despite Lear’s handsome pedigree (his previous shows included the unequivocal successes All in the Family and Maude).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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To top it off, Rousey was able to secure a handsome payday for herself and Carano while also positioning herself to become a promoter and player in the MMA world as one of the faces of MVP MMA.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Special props to the jolly axe-throwing head of adventure, Nye Rees; personable Brasserie maitre d’, Javier Padron; and trainer Peter Sullivan, who explained the finer points of fasting for women whilst crucifying my glutes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Lewis’s account of Southern cooking established what are now basic premises of American fine dining.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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