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or preppie
as in schoolboy
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Recent Examples of preppy
She's also been sporting some relaxed preppy ’fits that nonetheless suit the high-tone vibe associated with the sport.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
Think about it: the record companies forced them to be clean cut and preppy and all those things.
—Gary Gerard Hamilton, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Feb. 2023
The 2022 Grace Wales Bonner Sambas have the brand's signature vintage-preppy spin with sleek tones, contrast stitching, and satin lining.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Dec. 2022
Channeling an on-trend preppy heritage look but with the comforting familiarity of traditional decorating styles, dark leather decor truly has it all.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2023
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
Think about it: the record companies forced them to be clean cut and preppy and all those things.
—Gary Gerard Hamilton, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Feb. 2023
The 2022 Grace Wales Bonner Sambas have the brand's signature vintage-preppy spin with sleek tones, contrast stitching, and satin lining.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Dec. 2022
Channeling an on-trend preppy heritage look but with the comforting familiarity of traditional decorating styles, dark leather decor truly has it all.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preppy
Noun
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The wreckage was first spotted by a schoolboy in Feb. 2024.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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And while the vision of Young, a vigorous 70 in his trademark schoolboy shorts, tie, crew socks and black shoes, is always amusing, there was nothing but serious respect for his finger-blistering playing.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The extremely funny opening scene, prominently featured in the trailers, has Frank foiling a gritty, Dark Knight–style bank robbery by posing as a tiny little schoolgirl.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 July 2025
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Cher’s unique spin on the Catholic schoolgirl look and her flair with Calvin Klein and Alaïa remains culturally impactful, with her instantly recognizable yellow plaid suit inspiring Kim Kardashian’s 2023 Halloween costume, among other things.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The institute includes a medical school, which took in its first students on July 14.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
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Teachers plan to stand up for their students Like school administrators, teachers expressed their commitment to protect students and their families.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Where 4 Mexican cities landed on the must-travel list Mexico’s central and southern regions had a remarkable influence in the World’s Best Awards 2025, where readers ranked San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, in first place; Mexico City seventh; Oaxaca, Oaxaca, 21st; and Merida, Yucatan, 25th.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Avid Travel + Leisure readers already know that this rule of thumb also applies to build-it-yourself tiny homes.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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In a Monday statement, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong said China and Japan were working toward a constructive and stable relationship, and expressed his regret over the death of the Japanese schoolchild.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Sep. 2024
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Louisiana just enthusiastically passed a law designed to convert every schoolchild in the state to Christianity.—
Letters To The Editor,
The Mercury News,
24 June 2024
Noun
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Shortly after Agnes starts the job, her closest friend Lydie (Naomi Ackie), an old schoolmate, comes to visit from New York.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
27 June 2025
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If your friends, family, colleagues, schoolmates, etc. aren't there, the platform can't grow, and new members quickly become dormant.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Nearly 6,000 institutions provide federal loans, and each year, 30% to 40% of undergraduates borrow from the federal government.—
Michael Collins,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Grant, a Republican, grew up in Modesto, attended UC Berkeley for undergraduate and law degrees and raised his family in Sacramento County.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Currently, each school district can decide how many hours of a school day students can miss and still be counted as present.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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The Prince and Princess of Wales continue to remain based in Windsor, living at Adelaide Cottage within Windsor Great Park, and George, Charlotte and Louis are day students at the nearby Lambrook School.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
25 Nov. 2024
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“Preppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preppy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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