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 restaurant has a classy bar made of zinc and imported from France.
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Davis standing alongside Withers struck me as a classy gesture, and Withers answering for his mistake rather than hiding from the media was another.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
Mimi's Table Bistro & Wine Bar is a classy yet relaxed establishment known for excellent Old World fare made from local and sustainable ingredients.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Pointy-Toe Heels: The Power Move Edward Berthelot/Getty Images For a classy, sophisticated look, a pointy heel is your best friend.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Davis standing alongside Withers struck me as a classy gesture, and Withers answering for his mistake rather than hiding from the media was another.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
Mimi's Table Bistro & Wine Bar is a classy yet relaxed establishment known for excellent Old World fare made from local and sustainable ingredients.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Pointy-Toe Heels: The Power Move Edward Berthelot/Getty Images For a classy, sophisticated look, a pointy heel is your best friend.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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Many reviews praised Fitzgerald’s elegant prose but dismissed the book’s literary significance.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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However, Rosewood Baha Mar is arguably the most elegant, drawing a more discerning and spendy crowd.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Roan often wears her hair down in soft red ringlets letting her bangs fall loose for a naturally graceful, modern look.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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He’s built like a wrestler, but graceful, too, an experienced kickboxer with a trademark, face-smashing spinning back-kick.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The actor, who died Tuesday at age 65, was movie-star handsome at 46.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Startlingly handsome with hair like a lion, but in an existential way; a chain-smoking character actor.—
Kaleb Horton,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And written by two of the finest Canadian imports in the TV game: Justified creator Graham Yost and Moira Walley-Beckett, who wrote the Breaking Bad installment Rolling Stone once dubbed the best episode in television history.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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