as in smart
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
a natty woman, she's usually impeccably dressed in tailored clothing from Europe
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Recent Examples of natty
Yet as Central Austin spawned a half dozen other, nattier nightlife districts, East Sixth Street acquired a reputation — embraced by some, reviled by others — for a certain level of intentional rowdiness.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Apr. 2024
London’s Chelsea Barracks, in the natty Belgravia district, famously housed the British Royal Army for 150 years before it was converted into a sprawling complex of luxury apartments and townhouses.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
The school is also known for its natty uniforms, courtesy of the menswear label New & Lingwood, which even has an outpost in New York City.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Jane is defending an innocent kid who got framed as a cop killer, and the movie is about unearthing the conspiracy, which involves a drug cartel and Kevin Bacon as an officer too natty and smooth to be on the level.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 July 2024
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Apr. 2024
London’s Chelsea Barracks, in the natty Belgravia district, famously housed the British Royal Army for 150 years before it was converted into a sprawling complex of luxury apartments and townhouses.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
The school is also known for its natty uniforms, courtesy of the menswear label New & Lingwood, which even has an outpost in New York City.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Jane is defending an innocent kid who got framed as a cop killer, and the movie is about unearthing the conspiracy, which involves a drug cartel and Kevin Bacon as an officer too natty and smooth to be on the level.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for natty
Adjective
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But a good coach, a lot of good ideas, smart, good leadership.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
29 Jan. 2025
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To try to repeal the law to reintroduce wolves into Colorado is not a smart option.—
TJ Hutchinson,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Interior Designers Storie Collective Functional and elegant, this spacious family kitchen by Storie Collective features a large island and gorgeous stone aplenty.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2025
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This sheer fragrance is the perfume equivalent of a crisp white button-down—refined, elegant, and understated (and works well both on its own or layered).—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This night, one of his guests is an elderly, dapper gentleman named Plennie Wingo.—
Scott Ostler,
SFChronicle.com,
3 May 2020
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Actor and choreographer Darnell Pierre Benjamin is one of those people who manages to look dapper even when he is dressed down.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati.com,
7 May 2020
Adjective
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Canada Goose Jacket The structured collar and snap buttons give this jacket a timeless, stylish appeal.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2025
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This stylish Kendra Scott bracelet makes a statement with its small heart and stretches to accommodate many wrist sizes.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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Celebrities have taken it upon themselves to make the airport terminal more fashionable than ever.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Feb. 2025
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This corduroy blazer is a fashionable yet functional option with a refined notched lapel and single-button silhouette.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Natty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natty. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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