as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
Think bold, eye-catching florals, classy polka-dots, and summer-ready gingham for as low as $15.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Adebayo has been classy handling questions from those questioning the final minutes of the game.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Her vocals are so elegant and the band’s playing is so classy.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Never mind that the Heat were up by 27 points at the time, or that all signs had pointed to the Heat pulling him with 81 points as a classy tribute to the late, great Lakers star.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Adebayo has been classy handling questions from those questioning the final minutes of the game.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Her vocals are so elegant and the band’s playing is so classy.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Never mind that the Heat were up by 27 points at the time, or that all signs had pointed to the Heat pulling him with 81 points as a classy tribute to the late, great Lakers star.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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Depending on the combination, this creates either a clean, almost futuristic appeal or a soft, elegant look.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
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Van Beirendonck gravitates toward loud prints in bright colors and allusions to BDSM, whereas Van Saene makes elegant cocktail dresses for women with bow details and shrunken cardigans.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Your next house could be this graceful French mansion, previously owned by both the late German designer and by European royalty.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Offer graceful leadership and listen to quieter voices, because shared success grows when everyone feels included and heard.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Matter—slim, dark-haired, attired in a dark blue zip-up sweater and matinee idol handsome—is a natural entertainer who savored every moment holding a mic.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The idea is that in a society that has allegedly become hostile to men—male privilege coded as toxic masculinity, and so on—the only way for boys to gain an edge is to be handsome.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Henry Clay Frick House, er, mansion, spans an entire city block along Fifth Avenue—and nearly every inch is filled with the art enthusiast’s collection of old master paintings and fine furniture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The charges against him each carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and fine of $10,000.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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