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Recent Examples of nobby
Winning for the second week in a row is Toby, and his Hobs looked especially nobby.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobby
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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After that, my memories of the day were listening to the group of people next to us with faux-posh accents, a half-time pie, and Haydon the Womble posing on a wheelie bin a la Kate Winslet in Titanic.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Options range from affordable tickets on popular catamaran excursions to more posh private charters.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Le Bop Marcella Barrel Pants fit the bill, featuring a stylish cropped length, horseshoe silhouette, and discreet covered elastic waistband.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Beautifully made hats, faux furs, and winter knits are stylish perennials in the cold-weather wardrobes of chic Italian women.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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This style of cooking—a haute-cuisine reimagining of traditional foods—is taking off in many of South America’s biggest cities, from Lima and Bogotá to Guayaquil.—
Betsy Andrews,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alo Yoga consistently delivers fashionable picks that are comfortable enough to wear all day, and my most recent matching set is no exception.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For a ritzier option that stays in character, head to the Paris Café by Jean-Georges, where the celebrity chef’s menu is based on historic flight meals from the era, like Champagne chicken and poached pear almond cake.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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And until Terry and Kim Pegula purchased the Bills in 2014, there was a bubbling anxiety that the moment ownership changed hands, the team would be moved to a ritzy big city that’s the antithesis of Buffalo.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For a piece that captures the retro-chic style while still looking modern, this Italian suede shoulder bag from Quince is my pick.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Klare Envelope Crossbody With a gold chain strap, the Klare Envelope Crossbody is chic, yet highly functional.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Nobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobby. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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