tony

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One SpaceX buyer has been eyeing a $32-million pocket listing of his in tony Brentwood for months while waiting for the IPO, according to real estate broker Cory Weiss of Douglas Elliman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

The expansive Spanish-style abode is located in the tony Spanish Oaks community of the Texas city and offered four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, as well as just over one acre of land.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Lee Sung Jin, the Emmy-winning creator of Netflix’s “Beef,” was skeptical when his friend offered to let him use his membership at the tony Montecito Club.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Sandwiched between Bel-Air and Santa Monica, the tony Los Angeles neigborhood of Brentwood has long been home to more than its fair share of industry captains, actors, directors, musicians, media moguls and professional athletes.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

“Curiosity. Or perhaps envy. We’re clearly dressed for an important party. We do look rather tony, don’t we, Marion?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin