as in elegant
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
the dapper gentleman drew admiring glances from all over the ballroom
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Recent Examples of dapper
His fresh Celine by Hedi Slimane tux with its red flower on the lapel was dapper and delightful on the red carpet.
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Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2020
Turner, 23, was clad in sleek black dress and festive headpiece while Joe, 30, wore a similarly dark and dapper suit.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE.com, 1 Jan. 2020
Both Jim and Deacon looked dapper in their suits, and Ava totally stunned in a lace dress which was complemented by her loose waves.
—Megan Stein, Country Living, 14 Dec. 2019
In a bright neon green, Lil Nas X looked dapper, styling his cropped jacket with a bold zebra-print top underneath.
—Vogue, 25 Nov. 2019
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Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2020
Turner, 23, was clad in sleek black dress and festive headpiece while Joe, 30, wore a similarly dark and dapper suit.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE.com, 1 Jan. 2020
Both Jim and Deacon looked dapper in their suits, and Ava totally stunned in a lace dress which was complemented by her loose waves.
—Megan Stein, Country Living, 14 Dec. 2019
In a bright neon green, Lil Nas X looked dapper, styling his cropped jacket with a bold zebra-print top underneath.
—Vogue, 25 Nov. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dapper
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The duo’s delicate scent is a lovely way to start the day, and feels more elegant than a lot of other shampoo and conditioner fragrances.Allure Editors, Allure, 1 Jan. 2025
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Delina has a softness to her that’s alluringly elegant without overpowering the wearer.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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If another Fiesta Bowl victory awaits the Broncos, Madsen will need to connect on those one or two play-action opportunities when Jeanty freezes the safeties, and make the smart, safe plays that hold on to the ball and keep drives alive.Justin Williams, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Project Sid departs from this model, showing how AI civilizations could scale to address real-world challenges, such as optimizing supply chains, designing smarter cities, exploring social dynamics, or even managing healthcare systems.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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One, done, and fabulous — that’s Oprah Winfrey’s latest look in a very stylish nutshell.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Kenneth: Strong, stylish, and elegant, Kenneth is a thoughtful choice.Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
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All of the luggage is made by hand, which gives it an authentic, almost gritty feel that reminds you of a bygone era when passengers boarded steamships with large trunks and fashionable leather bags.Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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But the scare device also contradicts the fashionable, secular ancestor-worship that replaces Christian doctrine for black progressives.Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
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In her scarlet silk dress and natty little red hat, Doris Ulmann would have looked right at home in her Park Avenue studio.April White, JSTOR Daily, 18 Nov. 2024
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Obviously, nobody has any inkling of what’s about to go down in Columbus five days after Ferro makes her natty selection.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Dapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dapper. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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