as in dress
relating to or suitable for wearing to an event requiring elegant dress and manners
shopping for a dressy handbag for a New Year's Eve party
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Recent Examples of dressy
This is something the watchmaker has been leaning into lately, with the dressy 1908 models showing their movements first, then last-year’s Land-Dweller showing off its innovative movement.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Monday night’s looks spanned the gamut from dressy business pantsuits to full-on Hollywood-style glamour filled with designer labels.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The Teresa Trouser Jeans are a little dressy, a little casual, and a lot flattering, thanks to the brand’s signature Lift Tuck Technology that smooths out the front side.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Evening bags, wraps, dressy shoes, and costume jewelry can complete a look, and are something many recipients may not otherwise have access to.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Monday night’s looks spanned the gamut from dressy business pantsuits to full-on Hollywood-style glamour filled with designer labels.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The Teresa Trouser Jeans are a little dressy, a little casual, and a lot flattering, thanks to the brand’s signature Lift Tuck Technology that smooths out the front side.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Evening bags, wraps, dressy shoes, and costume jewelry can complete a look, and are something many recipients may not otherwise have access to.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dressy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressy
Adjective
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The dress code was white tie—known as the most formal dress code in the United States.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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Authorities say a homicide investigation that began in 1973 has now been brought to a formal close, more than a half-century after a woman was found dead in a Northern Virginia state forest.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alongside its best-selling bedding and cozy cashmere loungewear, the direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand offers a lineup of stylish Italian leather bags that channel quiet luxury without the sticker shock.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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Innovatively engineered to maximize the smallest amounts of square footage, these micro lodges are packed with lots of inspiring design moments, from a mountain-view wonder in the south of France to a stylish pad in Atlanta.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Massive modern skyscrapers dominate the horizon, complemented by fashionable retail outlets.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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From its round neck and hem to its striped fabric, there are a few things that elevate this Automet top from a basic tee to a fashionable find.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressy. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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