as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
And there’s no classier way to combat it than with an espresso martini.
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Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Goldie, 21, is a classy, intelligent centre-back, as was evident during her successful loan spell with London City last season.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
This all-star lineup will deliver a polished, classy set that will leave festivalgoers on a high note.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The classy black-glass, roll-up doors were challenging to find and get installed due to their weight, but the homeowners pushed their contractors to put them in.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Goldie, 21, is a classy, intelligent centre-back, as was evident during her successful loan spell with London City last season.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
This all-star lineup will deliver a polished, classy set that will leave festivalgoers on a high note.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The classy black-glass, roll-up doors were challenging to find and get installed due to their weight, but the homeowners pushed their contractors to put them in.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
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Deutsche Küche Apple Frangipane Tarts For an elegant dessert option, the $4 Deutsche Küche Apple Frangipane Tarts bring a European flair to the table.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Here, the atmosphere is upscale and elegant; perhaps one of the nicest Chinese dining rooms in Charlotte, despite the staff still trying to get a handle on hostess, service and wait time logistics.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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From romantic florals to elegant damasks and bucolic toile scenes, old-world wallpaper is making a grand and graceful return.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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That honest, messy middle—where ambition meets uncertainty and growth doesn’t always look graceful—has been essential in making Issa’s work so resonant and enduring.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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Stars have been everywhere this week, Prince Harry looks handsome as ever while in London, while Lindsay Lohan and husband Bader Shammas meet with Tim Meadows at the US Open in New York.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Anderson’s latest sees DiCaprio in a much less handsome light than audiences are accustomed to.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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New Jersey's finest, Joe and Melissa Gorga, also showed up and showed out.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s categories include women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, accessories and fine jewelry at contemporary price points.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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