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dapper

[dap-er] / ˈdæp ər /


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Take, for instance, the dapper child who grimaces squarely at the camera with a wad of cash in his hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Looking dapper in a pink tux, the star dedicated his prize to "everyone in this room who believes in the power of black music".

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Rakell Foye supplied the period costumes—the Devil got a dapper suit and hat, and Robert’s outfit changed from country-boy drab to a slick purple outfit when he became the Delta King.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Times writer described Brown, always dapper and cool, as a piece of living art.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

To everyone’s surprise, the dapper accountant agreed to attend the meeting.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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