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classy

[klas-ee, klah-see] / ˈklæs i, ˈklɑ si /


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Rivian R2 brings more than a classy chassis and a progressive brand to the table.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

"He's a classy guy. He was in the dressing room before the game and he's a massive Villa fan, he was never going to miss it and it's great to have his support."

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

"It’s a high-quality scooter. And it comes with a certain status. It’s classy, you know. It's not like the cheapy scooters that you see on the road all the time. Vespa is special," Stover added.

From Barron's Jun. 27, 2026

The biggest comedy stars in the world will be performing a mix of stand-up, variety show antics and God knows what else, dressed in classy formal wear you don’t often see at a comedy show.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 29, 2026

This apartment would be a classy place to hole up in for a while, but that’s a luxury we can’t afford.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

“Something that’s a little bit classier, that isn’t sticky when you put your arms on the bar,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2025

The second was an altogether classier affair, with Andy Rinomhota's delightful lofted pass glancing the head of Leeds centre-back Diego Llorente before reaching Ojo, who chested the ball before finishing smartly on the turn.

From BBC Jan. 8, 2023

They complain that some playwrights, like Pinter, got the classier adjectival ending “-esque” even as they each wound up with “-ian.”

From New York Times Sep. 30, 2022

“The owner is really named Chester, but he thought it sounded classier in French.”

From Washington Post Aug. 25, 2022

I told him once that if the fellows at Claflin were so much classier than we are I could understand why they didn't let him stay there.

From Left Tackle Thayer by Ralph Henry Barbour

Stones, 32, remains England's classiest and most experienced defender as he goes into his sixth major tournament.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

"He's like the Darth Vader compared to two of the classiest acts we've seen play tennis -- Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer," he said.

From Barron's Jan. 31, 2026

“So sad to hear of Tony’s passing. Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see. He’s irreplaceable. I loved and adored him. Condolences to Susan, Danny and the family.”

From Washington Times Jul. 21, 2023

When told he was charged with Class E felonies, Trump said, “I commit only the classiest felonies.”

From Slate Apr. 7, 2023

"So who's going to look like the classiest guy there? Besides, what do you know—you're not even going—to the dance, that is. The football game, however? Different story."

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell




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