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
For the first time electronic line calling has been introduced at the All England Club with the well-dressed line judges replaced by AI.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025
A down-and-out man is approached by a mysterious, well-dressed figure who uses a simple kid’s game to test his want of money against his tolerance for pain and humiliation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025
When I see a well-dressed woman entering the market, I rush to her.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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