classy
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And I—the classy guy that I am—was going to spend the next 45 minutes sending obnoxious text messages to every Wolverine I knew.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
The Turbo Electric brings a pretty classy chassis to the party: Porsche’s Active Suspension Management and Active Ride.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Rangers' new home shirt is a classy affair.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
"It’s a high-quality scooter. And it comes with a certain status. It’s classy, you know. It's not like the cheapy scooters that you see on the road all the time. Vespa is special," Stover added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
“Oh. But I am giving you a countdown, ’cause that’s classy.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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“Something that’s a little bit classier, that isn’t sticky when you put your arms on the bar,” she describes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2025
The second was an altogether classier affair, with Andy Rinomhota's delightful lofted pass glancing the head of Leeds centre-back Diego Llorente before reaching Ojo, who chested the ball before finishing smartly on the turn.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2023
“The owner is really named Chester, but he thought it sounded classier in French.”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 25, 2022
“The idea that this somehow made their dining room classier under those circumstances is just ridiculous,” Mr. Wittman said.
From New York Times ● May 17, 2022
I told him once that if the fellows at Claflin were so much classier than we are I could understand why they didn't let him stay there.
From Left Tackle Thayer by Ralph Henry Barbour
John Stones remains England's classiest and most experienced defender, but will he be available?
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026
"He's like the Darth Vader compared to two of the classiest acts we've seen play tennis -- Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer," he said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
“So sad to hear of Tony’s passing. Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see,” Elton John wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of himself with Bennett.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
“So sad to hear of Tony’s passing. Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see. He’s irreplaceable. I loved and adored him. Condolences to Susan, Danny and the family.”
From Washington Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
"So who's going to look like the classiest guy there? Besides, what do you know—you're not even going—to the dance, that is. The football game, however? Different story."
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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