as in posh
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of flossy
The soup and the wine were good, though, and Ivor, the viola player, was small and shy, with a shock of flossy white hair.
—
Tessa Hadley, New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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
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
Tessa Hadley, New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flossy
Adjective
-
The show reveals the dramatics of the posh upper-class (back then, football was a sport for the wealthy) and follows how a working-class team makes its way to the Football Association finals, only to come up against an aristocratic club that has long held the champion title.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
-
Allerston Water-Resistant Waxed Cotton Jacket The Allerston Waxed Cotton Jacket is cozy and posh, featuring gold hardware, a high collar, and a tartan lining.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The leather upper looks sleek and classic while the insole has cushioning to provide extra comfort with every step.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
-
Think sleek and cool layers and quietly assured outerwear via Khaite, Toteme, Susanna Chow, and La Ligne.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Long before land conservation became fashionable among billionaires, Ted Turner was buying ranchland with ecological ambition.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
-
Women were very fashionable in Cairo and never dared go out in raggedy clothes.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
For a slice of beach chic, the swanky new beach club hits all the right notes, complete with beach volleyball.—
Harriet Compston,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
-
Come in the winter for superb skiing at destinations like Cortina D’Ampezzo, a swanky ski town that's also known for its buzzing après-ski scene.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The brand’s Mongolian Cashmere Wrap, for example, doubles as a first-class-worthy blanket, and its linen pajama sets are chic enough to wear straight from a plane to the hotel pool.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
-
There’s a little something for everyone here, whether your vibe leans sleek and minimalist or farmhouse chic.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The colorful, detailed drawings span the full cover, quite different from Elizabeth’s minimalistic but stylish approach.—
Jess deCourcy Hinds
February 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
-
However, the English Garden has a remarkably roomy and stylish interior that feels more like an apartment than a traditional tiny house.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Certainly, fashion, whether in its haute-couture form or in the standardized sizes of ready-to-wear clothing, frequently feels as if it’s designed for impossible bodies.—
Leslie Jamison,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
-
In the South End, haute Greek restaurant Kaia—a 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List winner—offers a catch of the day flown in from the Aegean and served in a swanky, design-forward setting.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Dec. 2025
Adjective
-
Whether you’re settled into an armchair or considering your own journey on Amtrak, Canada’s VIA Rail or the ritzy Rocky Mountaineer, here are some of our favorites.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
-
One of the most ritzy is the two-story Faena Suite, with three king bedrooms, a baby grand piano, and a landscaped terrace that sweeps from the Hudson to Midtown.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flossy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
