as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
The third movie in the superhero franchise has a scene where Hardy’s character Eddie Brock puts on a suit in order to get into a classy casino in Las Vegas.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Dressed in a classy two-piece skirt set, the singer started off strong before reaching the part in the song where her voice raises an octave.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 25 Oct. 2024
The exterior of these shoes is made from a water-resistant merino wool that looks classy and is easy to clean, while the interiors are fitted with highly-supportive insoles that make full days on your feet more comfortable than ever.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
The lack of arms give it a relaxed feel, but the materials and colors keep it looking classy and refined.
Want a sofa that’s basically a bed?
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Dressed in a classy two-piece skirt set, the singer started off strong before reaching the part in the song where her voice raises an octave.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 25 Oct. 2024
The exterior of these shoes is made from a water-resistant merino wool that looks classy and is easy to clean, while the interiors are fitted with highly-supportive insoles that make full days on your feet more comfortable than ever.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
The lack of arms give it a relaxed feel, but the materials and colors keep it looking classy and refined.
Want a sofa that’s basically a bed?
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
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The food at the elegant Waterside Restaurant, whose walls, carpets and curtains are appealingly decorated with wavy designs, is top-notch.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent can turn any living space into an elegant oasis — even if it’s decorated with Legos.Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are, however, general guidelines people should follow to ensure a graceful gift-giving process.Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2024
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These wines are impressive, but not all of them have the structure for graceful aging.Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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The album is handsome and searching and muscular, and after our talk Gilmour plays most of it onstage at the Bowl while throwing a few familiar bones to the capacity crowd.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The one-minute clip, part of the brand’s 28-year-old Generations campaign, featured a handsome young man—early 30s, curly brown hair—at a rooftop party in a city that looked a lot like New York.Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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While his mom and dad knew something was wrong, doctors said Elijah was fine — then he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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But, in the final moments of season 5, episode 6, it is revealed that while Nancy's lump was fine, the same could not be said for Tommy, who got tested in solidarity.Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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