as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
Think bold, eye-catching florals, classy polka-dots, and summer-ready gingham for as low as $15.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Adebayo has been classy handling questions from those questioning the final minutes of the game.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Her vocals are so elegant and the band’s playing is so classy.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Never mind that the Heat were up by 27 points at the time, or that all signs had pointed to the Heat pulling him with 81 points as a classy tribute to the late, great Lakers star.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Adebayo has been classy handling questions from those questioning the final minutes of the game.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Her vocals are so elegant and the band’s playing is so classy.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Never mind that the Heat were up by 27 points at the time, or that all signs had pointed to the Heat pulling him with 81 points as a classy tribute to the late, great Lakers star.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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With its elegant styling, comfortable three-row layout and strong hybrid powertrain, the TX stands as a polished new flagship in Lexus’ SUV lineup.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Onassis enlisted high society decorator Sister Parish to design the interiors, creating an elegant yet comfortable setting where the young political power couple entertained Washington insiders and journalists.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Although this year’s edition of the Oscars, which aired on ABC on March 15, was hardly in the class of the 1972 installment, there was at least one moment that recalled Johnson’s witty, graceful sendup of stars commandeering the ceremony to climb atop their soapbox.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Your graceful mindset calms tension, while a tidy workspace restores focus and keeps cooperation smooth.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The handsome Kennedy heir was seen chatting up several girls.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Claflin’s got the right kind of handsome face for it, all angles and sneers.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The same year, Kwame Onwuachi set the stage for the explosion of Caribbean fine dining in New York City with Tatiana, his upscale restaurant at Lincoln Center.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2026
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Some timely goals and Swayman’s finest work of the season awaited them.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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