as in smart
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
a natty woman, she's usually impeccably dressed in tailored clothing from Europe
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Recent Examples of natty
James Carothers was clad in a natty brown suit that would look right at home at the Grand Ol’ Opry.
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Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Obviously, nobody has any inkling of what’s about to go down in Columbus five days after Ferro makes her natty selection.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
On their glowing, 1960s-TV-special pedestals, in their natty gray suits and black ties like so many Elvis Costello replicants, Lipton and his band aren’t playing people.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
And they were sung by the actual players too, often bedecked with natty knitwear and club scarves.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Obviously, nobody has any inkling of what’s about to go down in Columbus five days after Ferro makes her natty selection.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
On their glowing, 1960s-TV-special pedestals, in their natty gray suits and black ties like so many Elvis Costello replicants, Lipton and his band aren’t playing people.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
And they were sung by the actual players too, often bedecked with natty knitwear and club scarves.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for natty
Adjective
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The company says its goal is to help small teams power smarter, faster growth without technical overhead.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Daisy Ridley's Rey is wicked smart and a capable hero in a universe with the baddies of the First Order on the warpath.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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With elegant interiors, a stunning outdoor patio, and a nod to the artistic and culinary traditions of the Côte d'Azur, Claudie invites guests to indulge in the magic of the South of France with every visit.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Some people prefer more minimal styles and want a midi dress that’s simple and elegant and easy to accessorize.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Mouthful packed with rich and dapper flavors of sultanas, molasses, red cherries, Italian breakfast tart and blackberry pie.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Cutting a dapper figure in a black suit and black dress shoes, Isbell repeatedly demonstrated why any reputable six-string purveyor would desire that affiliation.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While brooches today have made their way onto the runways and been worn by some of the most stylish people—think Sebastian Stan and Colman Domingo at the Oscars, et al—these accessories have long been about more than just aesthetics.—
Ariel Kanter,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Walking on stage for the NFL Draft wasn’t just about putting on a new hat, sporting a stylish suit and being greeted by commissioner Roger Goodell.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lululemon Scuba Oversized Half-zip Hoodie $118 $89 at Lululemon Lululemon excels at crafting fashionable yet functional activewear, and its uber-popular Scuba Hoodies are a testament to that.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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Hands in the dirt or not, one thing is always guaranteed — Martha Stewart is going to be looking fashionable.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Natty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natty. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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