as in smart
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
a natty woman, she's usually impeccably dressed in tailored clothing from Europe
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Recent Examples of natty
Harmon isn’t just hungry to close this out with a natty after the Horns tied for second place in the SEC regular season.
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Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
The welcome stamp in your passport at the tiny airport (painted a natty shade of green) on this British overseas territory is a shamrock.
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Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
12 Jan. 2026
In terms of alternative arrangements, Fox arguably has the best options for its Week 5 natty, as the other game scheduled in that window is Commanders-Chargers.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Its dining area, bar (with centerfolds blown up and reproduced on the wall in plexiglass), gameroom and quiet nooks are clean, neat and natty.
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Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
The welcome stamp in your passport at the tiny airport (painted a natty shade of green) on this British overseas territory is a shamrock.
—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
12 Jan. 2026
In terms of alternative arrangements, Fox arguably has the best options for its Week 5 natty, as the other game scheduled in that window is Commanders-Chargers.
—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Its dining area, bar (with centerfolds blown up and reproduced on the wall in plexiglass), gameroom and quiet nooks are clean, neat and natty.
—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for natty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for natty
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Major dating apps are racing to bake in AI and selling pricey subscriptions that promise smarter matches and faster connections.
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August 23 – September 22 Clear aims shape smarter steps at work.
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Featuring a classic Damask print, this three-piece quilt set will make any bedroom feel elegant and sophisticated.
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The Wente Clone Chardonnay 2024 – A truly elegant expression of the Wente Chardonnay clone, beautifully balanced fruit, oak, and acidity.
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Also at the Saint Laurent fashion show, Austin Butler looks dapper in all-black on June 23 in Paris.
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The British brand’s suiting channeled dapper English luxury with dedicated cigar pockets on outerwear, along with mismatched velvet slippers adorned with playing card emblems.
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
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Cool, fashionable girls are wearing track pants this season.
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The easiest way to make a jersey feel fashionable is by paying attention to proportions.
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“Natty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natty. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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