as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
Her classy take on the look proves that less can be more.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 May 2025
Goldblum kept it classy in a dark suit, white button-down and black bowtie.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 May 2025
Cannes, being a classy joint, has a simple policy for men: no trainers.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 May 2025
Malcolm Washington Malcolm Washington carries a bright blue Louis Vuitton handbag along with his classy black suit.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 May 2025
Goldblum kept it classy in a dark suit, white button-down and black bowtie.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 May 2025
Cannes, being a classy joint, has a simple policy for men: no trainers.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 May 2025
Malcolm Washington Malcolm Washington carries a bright blue Louis Vuitton handbag along with his classy black suit.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for classy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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Old Midleton Distillery, with its elegant stone facade, was originally a woolen mill in the late 18th century.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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This elegant tiered fountain, just minutes off U.S. Highway 17, draws visitors year-round with its photogenic charm and quiet appeal.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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This is graceful, quietly intelligent filmmaking—including a touch of unsentimental magic realism involving a wise and beautiful Norwegian Forest Cat.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Marked by a graceful melancholia and filled with daunting technical feats, especially the director’s signature, logistics-defying long takes, his films are beautifully realized meditations on nostalgia and loss in which the cinema tends to be a character itself.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The handsome and charismatic Lord Edward Fitzgerald, an Anglican son of a duke, renounced his title and commanded the society’s militia.—
Joseph Patrick Kelly,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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Ian had been handsome, popular, in love with a new girlfriend—the kind of golden boy upon whom fortune smiles.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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Together, the two properties form a seamless downtown ecosystem. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Surrounded by monumental works from celebrated contemporary artists like Ai Weiwei and Jaume Plensa, Biggers’ piece contributes to The Donum Collection’s vision: a harmonious blend of fine wine, sustainable farming, and transformative art.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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