as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a classy seaside resort that reeks of old money
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Recent Examples of classy
Tom Dreesen, the classy comedian who opened for Frank Sinatra for 14 years, pushed for stand-ups to get paid at The Comedy Store and partnered in a pioneering interracial act with Tim Reid, died Wednesday.
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Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Spotting Lopez wearing it twice in June reminded us that even when the forecast calls for hot, sunny days, summer inevitably brings chilly or rainy mornings and evenings that make this classy layer a must-have.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
For fans just discovering Joan as Police Woman, Real Life Evolution is a classy record of material Wasser has been tinkering with for years.
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David Harris,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
The Emily in Paris star paired her white jazz shoes with a LBD and a white cardigan layered on top, for a classy, courtside look.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Spotting Lopez wearing it twice in June reminded us that even when the forecast calls for hot, sunny days, summer inevitably brings chilly or rainy mornings and evenings that make this classy layer a must-have.
—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
For fans just discovering Joan as Police Woman, Real Life Evolution is a classy record of material Wasser has been tinkering with for years.
—
David Harris,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
The Emily in Paris star paired her white jazz shoes with a LBD and a white cardigan layered on top, for a classy, courtside look.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classy
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The result is an elegant estate where guests can have a refined Irish breakfast, enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails come sunset.
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Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet.
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Their beauty also shapes traditional dance in Rwanda, with graceful movements performed by women who extend their arms to mimic the cows’ horns.
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The graceful trailing stems and showy flowers of climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala) look beautiful growing on pergolas and fences.
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The new depot opened in 1912 and served for many years, although the handsome tiled building was razed decades ago.
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As Washington, William Franklyn-Miller is tall, lean and model-handsome in a way that feels out of period.
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Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.
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Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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“Classy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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