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Recent Examples of flossy
Though Eddie Murphy still hustles and puts people on, it’s become impossible to think of his street-smart Detroit cop, Axel Foley, as an outsider in America’s richest, flossiest community.
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David Denby, Vulture, 3 July 2024
The Martindale’s chain flourished in Century City, Santa Monica, the Wilshire District and in Beverly Hills, where its clientele was so flossy that the store carried Paris Match and an Arabian-horse magazine.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023
The flossy strap was hiked up to the waist, far above her vegan leather trousers and an itty-bitty crop top, and styled with a pair of square-toe boots by Miista.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 2 May 2022
The look is from the spring 1998 collection: A rayon-viscose clingy black tank top (also in white) that comes with two flossy leather straps affixed with a modernist silver G buckle.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 10 June 2022
Yet, layering the tank under a dress with ready-to-snap flossy straps is an unorthodox trick and in Jenner’s case, a stellar addition to the otherwise barely-there ensemble.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 10 June 2022
Both body chains and flossy bikinis — a favorite of EmRata’s — were also prevalent during Miami Swim Week, where hundreds of brands convened to present the top trends in swim- and beach-wear for the season ahead.
—Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 22 July 2021
Miami Swim Week and worn by celebs like Lady Gaga and Kylie Jenner, flossy separates are a post-quarantine must-have.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 26 July 2021
While the look was certainly bold and unforgettable on the runway, Lipa was one of the first celebrities to bring the flossy look to the street, first appearing in a string-thing in a pair of baggy jeans back in October.
—Vogue, 11 Jan. 2021
David Denby, Vulture, 3 July 2024
The Martindale’s chain flourished in Century City, Santa Monica, the Wilshire District and in Beverly Hills, where its clientele was so flossy that the store carried Paris Match and an Arabian-horse magazine.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023
The flossy strap was hiked up to the waist, far above her vegan leather trousers and an itty-bitty crop top, and styled with a pair of square-toe boots by Miista.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 2 May 2022
The look is from the spring 1998 collection: A rayon-viscose clingy black tank top (also in white) that comes with two flossy leather straps affixed with a modernist silver G buckle.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 10 June 2022
Yet, layering the tank under a dress with ready-to-snap flossy straps is an unorthodox trick and in Jenner’s case, a stellar addition to the otherwise barely-there ensemble.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 10 June 2022
Both body chains and flossy bikinis — a favorite of EmRata’s — were also prevalent during Miami Swim Week, where hundreds of brands convened to present the top trends in swim- and beach-wear for the season ahead.
—Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 22 July 2021
Miami Swim Week and worn by celebs like Lady Gaga and Kylie Jenner, flossy separates are a post-quarantine must-have.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 26 July 2021
While the look was certainly bold and unforgettable on the runway, Lipa was one of the first celebrities to bring the flossy look to the street, first appearing in a string-thing in a pair of baggy jeans back in October.
—Vogue, 11 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flossy
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But finding that perfect chichi pullover can be a mission.Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 9 Dec. 2019
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Revelers from across the country and abroad were parading through Berlin on Saturday from chichi Kurfuerstendamm street in the west to the city’s landmark Brandenburg Gate.Washington Post, Washington Post, 27 July 2019
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The latter forms a posh seating area in the new living room, formerly cut short by a staircase and mezzanine that Jon and project contractor Marc Kaplan of Elite Builders reconfigured (the interior architecture changes also helped expand the kitchen to allow space for a breakfast nook).Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
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Five days after the shooting, Luigi Mangione was apprehended at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania for the killing, adding a compelling layer to the tale given that the handsome 26-year-old was the valedictorian of his posh Maryland high school and is an Ivy League graduate.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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Renderings of the final product show sleek, modern architecture juxtaposed with the much shorter existing buildings in the immediate area.Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Madewell has so many great options to choose from in its sale section, like the easy-to-pack Greta Ballet Flats, sleek Vernon Loafers, or the classic Reebok Vegan Club C Sneakers.Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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If there is a fashionable way to wear UGGs, J.Lo has tried it.Isabel Serra, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2024
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During Milan Fashion Week, the Armani Hotel becomes a central hub for the fashionable elite, further highlighting the brand’s enduring influence in both fashion and culture.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Toby Maloney of Chicago’s award-winning the Violet Hour consulted on the cocktails, creating a menu that travels through a century of New York City: the Gilded Age’s cocktail inspirations, the swank supper clubs of the ’40s, the cocktail renaissance of the ’50s and ’60s, and the excess of the ’80s.Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 13 Dec. 2024
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Today, the luxury getaway (renamed Trump National Doral Miami in 2012) is a swank 800-acre suburban Miami destination that continues to cater to sports enthusiasts, vacationers, business travelers and locals alike.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Each extension—from Emporio Armani’s youthful energy to the accessibility of Armani Exchange and the opulence of Armani Privé—feels iconic and intentional, never radical but always chic.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Decking out dining rooms, bedrooms, or other living spaces in single-species florals—or even going all-in on material drenching in the bathroom by applying the same marble to floors, walls, and countertops, even lighting fixtures—can be equally chic.Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 23 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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Art runs the only dairy farm on the South Fork of Long Island while Harry runs the Fairview Farm and its haute farm stand, as well as the famous corn maze in the Fall.Sylvie Bigar, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, travelers can pick from nine bars and lounges and 10 restaurants, ranging from haute French fare in Bordeaux to Pan-Asian specialties in Himitsu.Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Flossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flossy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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