as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
Keep it minimal Use a short retaining wall to accent the subtle contours of your lawn in a classy, minimalistic way.
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
My phone synced instantly with the system and Premium touches like the bronze accent trim and a flat-bottom steering wheel are classy features.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The somewhat ostentatious Vivobook badge on the lid doesn't detract from its overall classy look.
—PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Chrissy was a classy birthday girl, wearing a beige corset-style skirt and top with a matching trench coat and sunglasses.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
My phone synced instantly with the system and Premium touches like the bronze accent trim and a flat-bottom steering wheel are classy features.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The somewhat ostentatious Vivobook badge on the lid doesn't detract from its overall classy look.
—PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Chrissy was a classy birthday girl, wearing a beige corset-style skirt and top with a matching trench coat and sunglasses.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for classy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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To bring back that upscale aesthetic, the Casino Royal will have a dress code that requires jackets for men and elegant dress for women.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Just last fall, the actress and entrepreneur launched her second furniture line with CB2, a collection that embodies her elegant style.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Much of the aesthetic was defined by long-slung, horizontal homes that were intended to emulate the graceful expanse of the midwest Prairie.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind.—
Ernie Cowan,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Also receiving handsome compensation, though not a CEO, at WWE and UFC owner TKO?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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With a handsome frame made of eucalyptus wood and a woven rope seat, this rocking chair is all about craftsmanship without the fuss.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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There have been constant rumors the attacker has been close to signing a new contract at San Siro, but a deal has not yet been agreed and there may well be Champions League clubs interested in him this summer after his fine personal form during the team’s otherwise tumultuous campaign.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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But, with the team’s MLB-best 29-15 record affording them just a one-game division lead so far this year, it’s already become clear that fine margins could matter this season.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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