classy
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Tonga combined classy attacking play with staunch defence, mixed with a pinch of luck - while being cheered on by a ferociously partisan crowd in Perth - to cause a major upset.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
The Turbo Electric brings a pretty classy chassis to the party: Porsche’s Active Suspension Management and Active Ride.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Nico O'Reilly: Elegant and showed lots of classy touches in a role further forward.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Rivian R2 brings more than a classy chassis and a progressive brand to the table.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
El Genius thought it looked classy for DeLeon to be spelled as one word, with a capital letter in the middle.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
“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
"Royal Enfield built the community, and have been iterating their showrooms to be ever classier places that have the feel of an international, retro, cool, chic brand."
From Reuters ● Jul. 23, 2023
By now, the bar had been renamed Chippendales to suggest a classier experience.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2023
“The owner is really named Chester, but he thought it sounded classier in French.”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 25, 2022
P.S.—Which she isn't proud, but does think it's a little bit classier than an uncle.
From Happy Days by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne
"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
"I know the classiest thing would be to downplay the effort that went into this role and how much this means to me," Chalamet said in his speech.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2025
“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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