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 $45 flats are rated highly for their cushion, arch support, and classy aesthetic.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Keep Playful Sparring Classy And Professional Keep it classy.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Booths in the front of the main dining room lean classy, for a fun lunch or a night out.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
People quickly flooded the comments with reactions and support for the classy move.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Keep Playful Sparring Classy And Professional Keep it classy.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Booths in the front of the main dining room lean classy, for a fun lunch or a night out.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
People quickly flooded the comments with reactions and support for the classy move.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for classy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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Michter’s has spent years proving that rye can also be elegant, balanced, and surprisingly approachable, and its latest 10 Year Rye release continues that mission.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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In Palm Beach, Florida, Jelly Roll performs at his Little ASS Shed Tour, while in Los Angeles, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner look elegant as ever in black and white outfits.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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What strikes him about the style is that nothing feels out of place—every column, window, and detail is part of a graceful whole.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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There is nothing more graceful than a heron in motion.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Barragán originally set out to find the man who scammed his mother by posing as a handsome American soldier, but now interrogates four of these young men, illuminating their psychological tactics, economic hardships and moral dilemmas.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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With handsome, compound foliage that remains evergreen in frost-free areas, this heat and drought tolerant shrub makes a lovely accent or focal point.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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In a game worthy of the finest chess matches, Patrick Henry High School coach Sheldon Watkins and Ramon Orozco of Eastlake traded moves for seven innings — bunting, stealing and walking hitters intentionally.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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There’s a fine blue line between stupid and clever.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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