as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
Just dropped by to say that is one of the classiest uniforms in MLB history.
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Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
The sprig of rosemary crisped under a brûlée torch was a classy touch.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
Challengers was originally set to premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival, which would have given the film a jolt of Euro flair that often scans as classy and prestige-y.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Warm Caramel is a classy yet comforting guest bedroom shade, and Venetian Bronze can be a chic touch to any table.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
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Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
The sprig of rosemary crisped under a brûlée torch was a classy touch.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
Challengers was originally set to premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival, which would have given the film a jolt of Euro flair that often scans as classy and prestige-y.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Warm Caramel is a classy yet comforting guest bedroom shade, and Venetian Bronze can be a chic touch to any table.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for classy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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The overall effect reminds us of a shibori dye—understated and elegant enough to make the whole room feel slightly more special.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2025
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Inside, details like custom door trim and crown mouldings add elegant touches to the living and family rooms throughout the home.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Phaeton cuts a more elegant figure than most VWs, thanks to its graceful exterior lines and the use of premium materials throughout the cabin.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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The rendering of martial arts battles is as graceful as DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda series.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The case coincides with suspicious activity occurring near the border where Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) — who used to work for the Navajo Tribal Police with Chee and Leaphorn and had a relationship with Chee — now gets drawn to cocky and handsome border agent Ivan Muños (Alex Meraz).—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Farm’s Cottages And Meals The results are rustic but refined, handsome and restful, created from broad beams of repurposed wood and black and white panels of palm trees with extremely comfortable beds and front decks for lazing.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Located on the second floor of the four-story Rong Zhai, the Prada eatery will offer an all-day café service alongside a fine dining experience.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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And Racing Bull's Yuki Tsunoda demonstrated that he probably should have been promoted to the Red Bull team with a fine 5th place in qualifying that sadly did not translate to points in the race.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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