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

The author lamented that modern cakes — particularly those deemed chic enough for social media or a well-dressed birthday party — had become overwrought and overdesigned.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025

A well-dressed man in a baseball cap approaches.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

A real mix, it seemed, of people with loud, noisy kids on vacation, and quiet, well-dressed business types.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings