as in dress
relating to or suitable for wearing to an event requiring elegant dress and manners
shopping for a dressy handbag for a New Year's Eve party
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Recent Examples of dressy
Soon after, Mescal was then joined by SNL cast member Marcello Hernandez, who happened to be wearing the very same short-shorts (with a dressy button-up, no less?).
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
From these $41-off Dr. Scholl’s women’s sneakers to these dressy men’s Rockport sneakers, 53 percent off, there’s a daily sneaker for everyone on this list.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
Partridge, a London native, went for an equally dressy look consisting of a cropped navy suede jacket, white shirt and black slacks.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Take 40% off these staples—a pair of dressy vegan leather pants that look chic but are surprisingly stretchy and comfortable, as well as a wide-leg corduroy that looks stylish, paired with a blazer and boots.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
From these $41-off Dr. Scholl’s women’s sneakers to these dressy men’s Rockport sneakers, 53 percent off, there’s a daily sneaker for everyone on this list.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
Partridge, a London native, went for an equally dressy look consisting of a cropped navy suede jacket, white shirt and black slacks.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Take 40% off these staples—a pair of dressy vegan leather pants that look chic but are surprisingly stretchy and comfortable, as well as a wide-leg corduroy that looks stylish, paired with a blazer and boots.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressy
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While leaders and managers often serve as mentors due to their influence and experience, mentorship extends beyond formal roles.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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His wife sometimes held a camera, and his friend Rick sometimes lent a hand with builds, but Furze did not hire any formal staff and worked primarily in a back-yard workshop and an old barn.Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
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These comfortable, stylish over-ear headphones are lauded for their adjustable EQ and long-lasting battery, ensuring a tailored and uninterrupted listening experience.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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This voyage into the future of stylish drinking is a must for all 'Star Trek' - and cocktail - fans.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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The glasses not only provide exceptional sound clarity but also eliminate the traditional stigma associated with hearing aids by seamlessly integrating advanced audio technology into a sleek, fashionable eyewear design.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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In the years since, the former editor and model has quietly put her own fashionable stamp on the baroque pile in the Peak District—the inspiration for Mr. Darcy’s Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice and a fixture on the moodboards of designers ranging from John Galliano to Alessandro Michele.Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressy. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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