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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swankiness
Noun
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Its elegance is showcased in movies, books, and art.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026 -
From May 12 to May 23, the iconic brand joins in celebrating the artistry, elegance and empowerment that define beauty, both on and off the red carpet.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Developer Guy van Rooyen is promising high-end swank, with two new restaurants and a bar, three event spaces, close to three dozen hotel rooms – and plenty of window seats to watch the airfield.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Mar. 2026
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At the once-swank Primrose Hotel, Russian refugees recline on the porch, playing pinochle, watching the night traffic of Collins Avenue rumble down South Beach.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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While Kendrick Lamar was conquering the hip-hop world, Rashad was honing an introspective style inspired by Southern hip-hop pioneers like Lil Wayne and OutKast.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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And, if bright white pants aren’t your thing, keep reading for off-white styles inspired by Martha Stewart and Joanna Gaines.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Carpenter looked très chic at Paris Fashion Week in June 2024 next to Mustafa and Omar Apollo.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The Cyrus Hotel is both historic and modern chic, and sits in a walkable location downtown.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
8 May 2026
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Every option offers varying strong points, from high performance to towing capacity to over-the-top poshness.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Whether a chandelier, a wall sconce, or a stand-alone desk lamp, Pooky showcases a wealth of different light fixtures and continues to innovate with patterns that evoke playful poshness and flair.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
27 Sep. 2025
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Balancing out work, making art that feels authentic, while still having a smartness about commercializing it and finding ways to commercialize it positively.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Engendered by the ubiquity of stable and robust WiFi and the incredible power of the smartphone’s system-on-a-chip design, the smart everything era demonstrates the full transfer of the smartness imaginary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s especially true when there’s so much on-sale stylishness in Amazon’s discounted shoe department.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Cove is much larger, with a more formal service style, but the exactitude is still there, the sense of stylishness, the obsession and the delight.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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The self-conscious aspiration to hipness here is unfortunate and decidedly not cool, but some may find such affectations quaint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Despite its hipness, the Calile felt soothing, with its chilled organic wines and linen robes and a palette of dusty rose, light oak, and matte gold that had an almost Xanax-like effect.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Swankiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swankiness. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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