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dapper

[dap-er] / ˈdæp ər /


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In interviews the dapper artist with his trademark flat cap waxed lyrical about the place where he was locked down during the Covid-19 pandemic.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

Lowe’s dapper sartorial choices are but one of the many qualities that make him so revered.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 26, 2026

Safra brought in Juan Santa Cruz, a dapper banker turned restaurateur, to oversee the project, which includes a co-working space called Colette.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 9, 2026

There was a celebrated Royal opening in 2004 where I remember one hard-nosed journalist marvelling at what had been achieved by this "dapper wee man in a kilt".

From BBC Aug. 13, 2025

The doctor sat back in another chair; his hair freshly combed, looking neat and dapper and self-possessed.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson




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