as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
The classy Germany international has silenced the critics who questioned the wisdom of Liverpool’s £116m investment.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Some of that money will go toward flowers, spa treatments and classy dinners, some no doubt toward lingerie and boxers.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
This option has a classy leg slit that feels more elegant than a typical maxi, similar to Beckham’s dress, and its flattering stomach ruching and dramatic draping look modern and fashion-forward.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
This classy performance, ending the set with a song from a competitor’s game, embodied the very spirit of the event, a pure expression of love for the culture of game music, across company lines.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
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James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Some of that money will go toward flowers, spa treatments and classy dinners, some no doubt toward lingerie and boxers.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
This option has a classy leg slit that feels more elegant than a typical maxi, similar to Beckham’s dress, and its flattering stomach ruching and dramatic draping look modern and fashion-forward.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
This classy performance, ending the set with a song from a competitor’s game, embodied the very spirit of the event, a pure expression of love for the culture of game music, across company lines.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
Adjective
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And after all, luxury isn’t a price point, but an elegant state of mind.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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The cap-sleeve, cotton-blend top features an elegant, drapy design in the front.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Bulls can’t play graceful basketball anymore.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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With willow-like foliage and deep pink blooms all summer long, Twist of Pink™ Variegated Oleander makes a graceful focal point in gardens and containers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Waterfield was a handsome idol returning home with a championship to a movie star wife, in the golden age of Hollywood.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Paper Plane is like a whiskey and orange juice that grew up handsome, and for whom everything is going right.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Slot bemoaned the fine margins but there have been far too many hard-luck stories.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Chips and dip are fine, but get creative.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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