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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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The soup and the wine were good, though, and Ivor, the viola player, was small and shy, with a shock of flossy white hair.—
Tessa Hadley,
New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Below, shop the best little black dresses inspired by Michele’s posh, minimalist look for under $60 at Amazon, including knee-length, midi, and maxi options.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Founded by Hamptons locals Julia Levi and James Mallios (the duo behind posh Greek eatery Calissa Hamptons), the outpost was built to be the ‘Bergdorf of Cannabis’ in the East End.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Or make over your guest room with this convenient and stylish duvet cover set.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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Because while an all-white outfit is undeniably stylish, the right colorful accent keeps it from feeling too safe—or worse, flat.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Not that Frankel wasn’t on board for a sequel to the haute-couture comedy in theory — the 2006 film made $326 million at the box office, after all — but all the stars had to align for another movie to make sense, beginning with the return of Meryl Streep as Miranda.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Dinners take place in traditional nomad tents around the communal fire pit, and range from steaming hot pots with yak meat, mushrooms and tofu to haute-Tibetan tasting menus with wild vegetables in corn foam, tsampa grissini, and lamb shoulder with yak yogurt glaze and salsa verde.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The famous and the fashionable, heads of state, royalty, film stars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Thankfully, Amazon is a gold mine for fashionable warm-weather tops, and several are already on sale ahead of Memorial Day weekend.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The ten-course meal costs a hundred and forty dollars per person, which is not exactly sofa-cushion change but does feel reasonable given that such high-flying pastry is normally available only at the end of ultra-ritzy meals of considerably higher expense.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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In Wood’s ritzy dressing room worthy of Elizabeth Taylor, a cherub hangs overhead, while a leap of ceramic leopards prowls the lounge.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Social is Condado Ocean Club’s signature oceanfront restaurant with a lively and casual-chic atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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This chic square-neck tank top strikes the perfect balance of function and style.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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This Samsonite style has a sleek design, a padded laptop compartment, and an expandable water bottle pocket.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Instead of anything too clingy or tailored, opt for a more bohemian-style approach with flowy wrap dresses, retro aviator shades, and faux leather sandals that can tackle Paris’ cobblestone streets but still look sleek enough for a beach club in Cannes or Saint-Tropez.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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“Nobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobby. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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