Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for tony

tony

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Born in Los Angeles in 1946, Keaton came to prominence after her late-1960s New York stage career, coupled with nightclub singing and acting study at the ensemble-focused Neighborhood Playhouse, led her to audition for Allen’s 1969 theatrical production of “Play It Again, Sam,” which brought her a Tony nomination before the age of 25.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Powell was instrumental in brokering the 1998 peace deal in Northern Ireland when he was chief of staff to then Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Read more on BBC

Det Ch Insp Tony Roberts said the "absolute devastation" caused by the weapons was "tied hand-in-hand with the supplying of controlled drugs, grooming, county lines and the gang culture".

Read more on BBC

Think of John Prescott's booming tones that connected with some voters and party members who didn't much like Tony Blair's silken schmooze.

Read more on BBC

It was embarrassing to the franchise when that word got out, because the Dolphins hadn’t fired existing coach Tony Sparano.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement