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swank

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adjective

variants or swanky

swank

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verb

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Recent Examples of swank
Noun
The bright blend of decor is just the right amount of kitsch, fun, and whimsy for a new 14-room townhouse in swank and swish Chelsea. Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 30 July 2024 The scarves were a way to bring softness to something masculine like a suit jacket, but the swank of the fabric in its length and elaborate draping pushed the feeling beyond refinement into something sublime, imperious, and cool. Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Mar. 2023
Adjective
The store, located in swank Bridgehampton, New York, on Long Island, is slated to close Oct. 20, according to Denise Rivera, an employee who answered the phone at the store late Monday. Erin Prater, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2024 Stop in for a showcase of swank bed frames and furniture—or for a coffee and L’imprimerie pastry in the entrance-facing Café Thuma. Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2024
Verb
Icon has more options for families and those traveling in groups who may want to swank up their lodging. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 30 Jan. 2024 The season of sunbathing in swim trunks, surfing in board shorts, and swanking about your style in slides—because no one wants to deal with the fuss of lacing up heft shoes and boots or the hassle of smelly socks. Bernd Fischer, menshealth.com, 10 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for swank 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swank
Noun
  • The neo-Georgian mansions of Bel Air or the old-school pomp and glamor of Hollywood Regency?
    Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Underneath its papal pomp and regal bearing, this thing is pulp through and through.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Architect’s Flat Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Originally built as a private residence in 1906, this palatial home has old world sensibilities with its ornate ceilings and intricate floors.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
  • In return, Coca-Cola became a soft drinks supplier at the park and has also occupied this slot at its counterpart, Walt Disney World in Florida, since its ornate iron gates swung open in 1971.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Neither number is anything to brag about, but performance isn’t why anyone is interested in this Land Rover.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
  • From the outdoorsy guy to the pampered businessman or the big kid who will never grow up, this year’s selection features some of the most unique items in the world, perfect for bragging rights.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Discover incredible savings on seasonal decorations, area rugs, living room furniture, bedding, and so much more.
    Kayla Kitts, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Most smaller boutiques that do carry seasonal decorations are geared more to holiday gift shopping.
    Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Stallone swaggers around, knocking out men decades his junior with one punch, wooing beautiful women, and building the confidence of his ragtag bunch in between drafting them to participate in gun battles with biker gangs and whatnot.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2024
  • The two arrangements start off sounding fairly similar, swaggering in on a primal guitar riff for the ages.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Jake Paul is an emblem of a generation starving for purpose while gorging on spectacle.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Even then the Italians loved a spritz In a period of political instability and uncertainty, the Colosseum was conceived as a way to unite the people of Rome under a shared spectacle.
    Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The gaudy designs of fan-favorite heroes were toned down, their costumes shaded in muted tones.
    Jack King, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
  • Textures don’t have to be too gaudy but should add an interesting aspect to your look.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • How can a political system vaunted for its checks and balances allow one person to act so freely?
    James Goldgeier, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2018
  • For a team as vaunted as UConn for its offensive attack that might seem out of character.
    NBC News, NBC News, 7 Apr. 2024

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