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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 Malibu oceanfront corner one-bedroom suites are standouts for their floor-to-ceiling windows and posh dining areas with stellar views of the beach and the nearby pier that lights up the night sky with its kaleidoscopic Ferris wheel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The latest film from Polish filmmaker Jan Komasa follows a 19-year-old degenerate raver from London who, in the last gasp of an all-time bender, is kidnapped by Stephen Graham and chained up in the basement of a posh estate.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The property is walkable to many of the top tourist attractions, and to local-first neighborhoods, all while adding its own sleek contribution to the NoMad area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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She was led through the hallway to the kitchen, passing a living room filled with mustard furniture and that print of the beautiful Chinese woman that all fashionable people seemed to own.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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That is not a fashionable position.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Baku, a swanky Japanese restaurant and bar, is biding adieu to Charlotte.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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Raw beef, no matter how well seasoned, no matter how swanky the cut, is not my jam; nor is any raw animal matter, for that matter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Downstairs, Disco Bey Bey, a compact late-night room, delivers a chic space for after-hours entertainment.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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Both looks mark something of a departure from Wilde's typical boho chic style.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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A little lighting can also go a long way toward adding ambience and safety after dark, from a stylish wall lantern (now 87% off) to shatterproof LED string lights that don’t require a plug-in.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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But after reopening with a stylish, colorful new interior, Calle 75 shuttered its dining room weeks later and restricted public access to the takeout window.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The biggest celebrities in music and recording gathered at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for the 68th annual Grammys, wearing loud and luxurious red-carpet looks that hit a haute high note—with some sure to earn a spot in the best Grammys outfits of all time.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
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Certainly, fashion, whether in its haute-couture form or in the standardized sizes of ready-to-wear clothing, frequently feels as if it’s designed for impossible bodies.—
Leslie Jamison,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Part of the 115 islands that make up the Seychelles archipelago, La Digue island is a popular destination full of ritzy resorts and hotels.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Many of its guests find its old-school style more welcoming than the ritzy lodges in Taos and Tahoe.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Flossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flossy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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