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swanky

[swang-kee] / ˈswæŋ ki /


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I guess being buddies at swanky Hamptons parties in the ’90s only goes so far.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Even in financial hub Shanghai's swanky shopping districts, buyers still viscerally feel the uncertainty of the Covid pandemic.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

But instead of heading to a costume party or a swanky soiree, the group drove to the movie theater to see “Michael,” the new biopic of Michael Jackson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Other countries were in contention: Choosing each season’s swanky location is always a “conundrum,” says Bernad, who shared that he and White initially planned a multicountry European tour.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

“Where would I learn a swanky thing like that?”

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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