as in aristocratic
being or characteristic of a person who has an offensive air of superiority and tends to ignore or disdain anyone regarded as inferior
I don't appreciate your ritzy advice about whom I "should" associate with
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Recent Examples of ritzy
In the heart of downtown, Jungle is the go-to spot for ritzy cocktails, and across the street sits grungy Lemmy with its 50-plus taps, huge covered patio and regular concerts.
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New York Times, 24 July 2025
Put in your name, and then wander around for a drink somewhere or browse the racks at the ritzy secondhand shop two doors down.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
Located in the ritzy Ginza district of the Japanese capital, the boutique stands out with a massive, shining facade in the brand’s signature blue color.
—Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
Brown’s accused of repeatedly striking Diaw over the head with a bottle of tequila at the Tape nightclub in London’s ritzy Mayfair neighborhood.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
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New York Times, 24 July 2025
Put in your name, and then wander around for a drink somewhere or browse the racks at the ritzy secondhand shop two doors down.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
Located in the ritzy Ginza district of the Japanese capital, the boutique stands out with a massive, shining facade in the brand’s signature blue color.
—Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
Brown’s accused of repeatedly striking Diaw over the head with a bottle of tequila at the Tape nightclub in London’s ritzy Mayfair neighborhood.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ritzy
Adjective
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The psychological drama, which stars Satya Dev in the title role, showcases an elaborate poster featuring the actor in aristocratic regalia surrounded by peacock feathers and ornate details.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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The $80,000 price tag includes two people and almost all expenses, including five-star accommodations and a range of one-of-a-kind activities that immerse travelers in Italian culture, history, and aristocratic lifestyle, all in the lap of luxury.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Depicting Americans as arrogant, loud, boorish and demeaning of other cultures, the term has stuck and is still mentioned 60-plus years later.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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The most radical overhaul of the tax code in our state’s history would require voter approval in November 2026, and that starts by portraying local governments as cartoonishly arrogant, bloated and unaccountable.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2025
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“Ritzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritzy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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