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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Other boldface names at the posh resort included Glen Powell, who was on the most recent cover of Vanity Fair’s Hollywood issue, Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine and billionaire Neil Bluhm and his wife, Kimberly Paige Bluhm.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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In other words, the resort feels like the world’s smallest, most posh private beach community of pied-à-terres, largely due to the deeply thoughtful design touches and high-touch service culture.—
Katie Kiefner,
Vogue,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The song’s addictive chorus and energetic choreography pushed it to No. 10 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, while the music video, packed with bold visuals and sleek styling, gained millions of views in just a few days.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Tory Burch Tory Sport’s customer-favorite set features a sculpting, compression bra and weightless leggings that will hold you in while flattering your shape—all while looking sporty and sleek.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But Iyer doesn’t distill the lessons of silence into a fashionable set of lifestyle tips.—
Danny Heitman,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Jan. 2025
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As its whiskey became increasingly fashionable across the country, the brand moved most of its production to a distillery up the road in Wanship, which is now open to the public for tours.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Casona Roma Norte is a swank new hotel with paneled walls and a lobby filled with curved couches, set in a pink mansion.—
Mary Holland,
AFAR Media,
11 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
Adjective
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They’re designed with a straight-leg silhouette and would look super chic styled with a wool-blend coat or leather trench.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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The huge, determinedly chic La Grande Boucherie, the giant Parisian bistro that’s more than twice the size of most Parisian bistros, is opening in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Her look was completed with oversize black shades and stylish black-and-white heels.—
Ada Tseng,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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Scuba Oversized Pullover Sweatshirt $118 $69 at Lululemon A classic pullover sweatshirt is a wardrobe staple, and this one is both stylish and cozy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In the winter, the Library bar becomes a haute hub of après-ski, pre-dinner activity.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2025
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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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