How to Use classy in a Sentence

classy

adjective
  • The spa boasts some very classy clients.
  • Donating her salary bonus to charity was a really classy thing to do.
  • The look became the faux-classy trademark for the male dancers.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 22 Nov. 2022
  • The hint of salt in the swirls of extra syrup is a classy touch.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 27 Sep. 2022
  • The state is home to most of the country’s supply of the classy crustaceans.
    Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The projects were meant to be classy, not backward-looking.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2023
  • The OnePlus Watch 2 is as classy as a smartwatch can get.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The suede texture is a great way to mix things up while keeping it classy.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The tortoise shell shades were classy and his hair was wrapped in a loose bun that served as the crown fit for a king.
    Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2022
  • This cologne is the perfect complement to the man who loves a classy and bold look.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Brody kept his look classy but modern in a dark green Paul Smith suit.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Now the Starion has the tidy look and the classy detailing of a driver's car.
    Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 12 Apr. 2023
  • But for me, it’s been very classy, very dainty, and polite.
    Breanna Bell, Variety, 10 Apr. 2023
  • This polo will keep your grad classy and cool, even as the summer heats storms in.
    Mark Stock, menshealth.com, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The Level Lock+ is simple and classy and should look great on any door, though there are some caveats.
    Christian De Looper, BGR, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Soleimani used a few products to give Ross a simple yet classy look for the red carpet.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The fabric is an easy yet classy way to upgrade an outfit.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 11 Oct. 2022
  • One of the classiest human beings not just in baseball, but in all of sports.
    Mike Freeman, USA TODAY, 7 May 2023
  • The handle, which also has classy stitched edges, swivels backward out of view when not in use.
    PCMAG, 17 Sep. 2023
  • View full post on Instagram Can't get enough of Sofia's classy style?
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 16 June 2023
  • Banerjee conceived of the show as campy, but classy, with the strippers wearing cuffs and bow ties.
    Emma Dibdin, ELLE, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Tweed skirt suits also add a classy touch the collection.
    Allyson Portee, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Madame Citron Madame Citron’s cardboard tree (in French) is cute and classy at the same time.
    Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 14 Dec. 2022
  • To be black and glamorous on her own terms was both classy and a class victory.
    Elizabeth Barber, Harper's Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The Olympic gold medalist wore a classy tuxedo with the iconic Puma signature on the lapel.
    Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022
  • The makeup, the dresses, the hair, the nails — everything looked so elegant and classy.
    Miriam Rodriguez, refinery29.com, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Chutney One of the biggest joys in a classy Indian meal is the small bowls of chutneys that line up at the side of a dish.
    Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • They can be worn for all of your outings, creating a classy look for any event.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Smith finished with one touch on a classy shot for her team-high sixth goal of the season, putting Portland up 1-0.
    oregonlive, 12 June 2023
  • Appealing to men who want a soft scent with a hard edge, the notes are classy, warm,and fitting for wear all year round.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022

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