flossy

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of flossy 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
  • But finding that perfect chichi pullover can be a mission.
    Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 9 Dec. 2019
  • Revelers from across the country and abroad were parading through Berlin on Saturday from chichi Kurfuerstendamm street in the west to the city’s landmark Brandenburg Gate.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 27 July 2019
Adjective
  • Leyla’s was a Frenchman, an art collector twice her age, who picked her up in one of Moscow’s posh night clubs and began to educate her intensively.
    Julia Ioffe, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
  • George’s wife is Jane, posh teenage daughter is Judy, and little son Elroy.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Winning for the second week in a row is Toby, and his Hobs looked especially nobby.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Recently at the All’s Fair premiere in Los Angeles, the actress wore a glittery black-and-silver turtleneck top with short sleeves along with a sleek maxi skirt.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Incorporating removable furniture, the design also adds to the vessel’s sleek profile.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • These jeans are fashionable and comfortable enough to take me from the airport terminal straight to the office.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Choose between three fashionable colors, or go with the sophisticated floral print.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Channels in France and around the world lapped up his final moments of freedom, with coverage capturing him leaving his swanky Paris home to make the journey to prison.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
  • For the swanky evening, the stars went full glam, bringing the glitz to the red carpet ahead of the main event.
    Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • On October 20, Chan and her newlywed wife, the director Hayley Kosan, held a chic-as-hell wedding ceremony at No Bar in Manhattan’s East Village, complete with drag performances from such luminaries as West Dakota, Cherry Veronica Jaymes, and more.
    James Factora, Them., 27 Oct. 2025
  • Go head-to-toe brown for a chic monochrome vibe, or break it up with a cream sweater or graphic tee.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Or, keep scrolling to see other stylish toiletry bags available from Quince.
    Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Ebern Designs Propane Fire Pit Extend patio season through fall and winter with this stylish fire pit.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Flossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flossy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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