as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
Angel Reese had to be separate Clark is too classy for that.
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Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The combination of the classy Andre and the ‘Pitbull’ Gomes has become the key feature of Pereira’s Wolves team.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Slip it on with sneakers for sightseeing or with classy mules for a night out to get two outfits in one.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Her classy take on the look proves that less can be more.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 May 2025
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Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The combination of the classy Andre and the ‘Pitbull’ Gomes has become the key feature of Pereira’s Wolves team.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Slip it on with sneakers for sightseeing or with classy mules for a night out to get two outfits in one.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Her classy take on the look proves that less can be more.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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And Just Like That… is, for lack of a more elegant term, so goddamn weird this season.—
Emma Bocchi,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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The newest model continues to fuse advanced materials with Japanese craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology to create a timepiece that is durable, precise and elegant.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The graceful bridge overlooking the water lily ponds has been the setting of thousands of group photos over the years.—
Bonnie Gross,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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This graceful spurge can be planted in mixed containers or grown as a ground cover in full sun or light shade.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Here the handsome yellow and gray Palazzo del Capitolo building is close to Jana’s Café, where tank topped and tattooed visitors sipped rather than chugged espressos.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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These escapades are set in 1950 and have a handsome vintage color palette of white, gray, green, metal and wood.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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In any case, for the other guests, the tripping goes fine.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 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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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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