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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.
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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
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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But finding that perfect chichi pullover can be a mission.—
Kelly Corbett,
House Beautiful,
9 Dec. 2019
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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
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The posh affair, with VIP tickets at $455, sold out faster than a Taylor Swift concert.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The latest film comes nearly 15 years after viewers were first introduced to the British show's parade of posh characters like Robert Crawley (Hugh Bonneville), Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery), and the sardonic Dowager Countess (Maggie Smith).—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 849 Testarossa—which will be available as a coupe or spider with a retractable top—sports a sleek yet aggressive look in line with the rest of the brand’s current lineup, in particular the F80 and 296.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kevan Hall launched his career in the 1980s, quickly making his mark with sleek, elegant designs that fused Hollywood glamour with modern sophistication.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many have compared the silhouette to the once-fashionable Balenciaga Triple-S, another behemoth of a sneaker.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Created by Buffy alum and Cabin in the Woods director Drew Goddard, ABC's crime drama stars Kaitlin Olson as an eccentric (and fashionable) janitor with a genius-level IQ who stumbles into a consulting role with the Los Angeles Police Department.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Mickey books him into a residency at the swanky Wynn Casino, passing the whole thing off as part of his newfound interest in giving back to the little people, not his bone-deep interest in looking out for himself.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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Even at my wonderfully swanky hotel, Forte de Gaia, the trend held strong among locals and tourists alike.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This chic ottoman doubles as 35 gallons of storage for keeping extra throw blankets, board games, pillows, and more out of sight.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rpzl The Morgan Stacked Cuff solves these issues, all while looking incredibly chic in its nine metallic, patterned, and show-stopping shades.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On top of that, the glossy colors and neutral prints look stylish and match with everything.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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After decades of simple stemware and minimalist tumblers, wild, eye-catching vessels now adorn stylish tables.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There’s never a wrong time to visit Monaco, but this season, things are hotter than ever thanks to an influx of haute new happenings freshening up this iconic stretch of the French Riviera.—
Lane Nieset,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The style Rihanna wore retails for $100 and is available in an array of colors from haute coffee, royal blue and more, as well as the original red and black colorways.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Flossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flossy. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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