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Recent Examples of flossy
The soup and the wine were good, though, and Ivor, the viola player, was small and shy, with a shock of flossy white hair.
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Tessa Hadley, New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2026
Though Eddie Murphy still hustles and puts people on, it’s become impossible to think of his street-smart Detroit cop, Axel Foley, as an outsider in America’s richest, flossiest community.
—David Denby, Vulture, 3 July 2024
The Martindale’s chain flourished in Century City, Santa Monica, the Wilshire District and in Beverly Hills, where its clientele was so flossy that the store carried Paris Match and an Arabian-horse magazine.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023
Yet, layering the tank under a dress with ready-to-snap flossy straps is an unorthodox trick and in Jenner’s case, a stellar addition to the otherwise barely-there ensemble.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 10 June 2022
Miami Swim Week and worn by celebs like Lady Gaga and Kylie Jenner, flossy separates are a post-quarantine must-have.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 26 July 2021
Tessa Hadley, New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2026
Though Eddie Murphy still hustles and puts people on, it’s become impossible to think of his street-smart Detroit cop, Axel Foley, as an outsider in America’s richest, flossiest community.
—David Denby, Vulture, 3 July 2024
The Martindale’s chain flourished in Century City, Santa Monica, the Wilshire District and in Beverly Hills, where its clientele was so flossy that the store carried Paris Match and an Arabian-horse magazine.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023
Yet, layering the tank under a dress with ready-to-snap flossy straps is an unorthodox trick and in Jenner’s case, a stellar addition to the otherwise barely-there ensemble.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 10 June 2022
Miami Swim Week and worn by celebs like Lady Gaga and Kylie Jenner, flossy separates are a post-quarantine must-have.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 26 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flossy
Adjective
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The neighborhood has evolved from its 1960s bohemian roots (musicians Neil Young and Joni Mitchell used to play the local coffeehouses here) into one of Toronto’s most posh pockets without entirely losing its artsy edge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In season 2, Josh is the general manager at an ultra-posh country club.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The elevated bamboo design looks sleek in any space, whether used as a writing desk, makeup vanity, or side table, and has earned numerous five-star ratings for its sturdiness, quality, and ease of assembly.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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At first glance, this appears to be a standard coffee table with a sleek, mid-century modern design.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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While personal fans have been a fashionable accessory since before the Victorian era, the category has been stifled by a lack of innovation for a while.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In early 2024, a former defensive tackle at the University of Alabama put on makeup and a wig and got on a video call from a swanky suburban Atlanta hotel to finalize a $4 million loan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Queens Defenders provides legal representation to criminal defendants who can’t afford to hire lawyers, but Zeno and boyfriend Rashad Ruhani used the organization as their personal piggy bank, stealing to pay the rent on their swanky $6,000-a-month Astoria penthouse apartment.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dec-aura points are the decor version—the design, decoration, and styling motifs that elevate a space into something undeniably chic, magnetic, and inviting.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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Streamlined silhouettes from bandeau bikinis to classic maillots are extra chic when outlined with a contrasting trim.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Shot with cold control in black and white by cinematographer Kyle Deitz, Wiseman’s feature debut is a stylish thriller that launched at regional festivals in 2024; what must have seemed near-future about it then seems almost too present-day in 2026.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tucked away in a quiet corner of the grounds, the spa has the same haute-hippie vibe as the houses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Columbus Circle has haute-Caribbean superstar Tatiana and legitimately kooky Bad Roman.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Inside a ritzy event venue overlooking the Kansas City skyline, Royals majority owner John Sherman on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new stadium in Crown Center, a celebratory announcement that marked the apex of the team’s yearslong, chaotic hunt for a new home.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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This one regrettable fight between husband and wife has far-reaching implications for the community surrounding a ritzy LA country club, where Josh is the general manager and Ashley and Austin are his underlings.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Flossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flossy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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