as in dress
relating to or suitable for wearing to an event requiring elegant dress and manners
shopping for a dressy handbag for a New Year's Eve party
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Recent Examples of dressy
Running the gamut from inventive heels to shiny boots, attendees wore exciting footwear styles from a variety of brands for the dressy occasion.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The breezy material is perfect for keeping cool during the day, yet dressy enough to pair with sandals and a slinky top for an evening out.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Per the dress code, no umbrellas are allowed, and guests are recommended to bring clear rain ponchos to shield their colorful, dressy looks from the weather.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
This is something the watchmaker has been leaning into lately, with the dressy 1908 models showing their movements first, then last-year’s Land-Dweller showing off its innovative movement.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The breezy material is perfect for keeping cool during the day, yet dressy enough to pair with sandals and a slinky top for an evening out.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Per the dress code, no umbrellas are allowed, and guests are recommended to bring clear rain ponchos to shield their colorful, dressy looks from the weather.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
This is something the watchmaker has been leaning into lately, with the dressy 1908 models showing their movements first, then last-year’s Land-Dweller showing off its innovative movement.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressy
Adjective
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Referees rarely do this work, receive no formal training, and know the exercise is as much guesswork as judgment.—
Adam Davis,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Authorities announced in April that a homicide investigation dating back to 1973 was brought to a formal close, more than a half-century after a woman was found dead in a Northern Virginia state forest.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Subtle stripe detailing on both the sweater and pant hems gives this knit set a cohesive, stylish edge—and a pop of color—sans sacrificing comfort.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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For wardrobe emergencies, try Roo’s Beach near Newquay, which specializes in stylish beach-to-bar clothing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Lakeside or beachside, this flowy poncho top and mini skirt set is a fashionable look for daytime exploration.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Ahead, shop more of my mom’s Quince shoe picks for looking fashionable while staying comfortable.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressy. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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