well-dressed
Example Sentences
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A week later, a well-dressed and well-spoken young woman arrived at the house in Grimsby, calling herself Mrs Baker.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
Now the restaurant has become the epicenter of stylish downtowners coming uptown for opulent dinners where the restaurant’s regulars—older, well-dressed, celebratory—are part of the draw.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
Video surveillance from the venue shows a well-dressed man moving casually through the wedding reception while guests are on the dance floor.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025
Tai and Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah arrived at court day in, day out, well-dressed and looking smart, which is far cry from how they looked three years ago.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024
When Sanborn introduced her, she stood looking shyly at this audience of well-dressed people, not knowing what to say.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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