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
The overall mood, however, is soigné, telegraphed by the dark palette and dressy fabrics.
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Miles Socha, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
Complete your dressy outfit with this budget-friendly style.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024
Try a chunky boot with a clutch or handbag for a dinner outing with your girls or an impromptu date that calls for dressy attire.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 July 2024
And prepare for the fall with a new pair of wide-leg jeans that will continue to be the silhouette of the season or a dressy denim jumpsuit in place of standard overalls.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 15 Aug. 2024
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Miles Socha, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
Complete your dressy outfit with this budget-friendly style.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024
Try a chunky boot with a clutch or handbag for a dinner outing with your girls or an impromptu date that calls for dressy attire.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 July 2024
And prepare for the fall with a new pair of wide-leg jeans that will continue to be the silhouette of the season or a dressy denim jumpsuit in place of standard overalls.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 15 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dressy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressy
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The company identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of segregation of duties and formal documentation.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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But if this had been a formal dinner, the coffee would have been served afterwards — and in china, not a witty mug.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Sorel Women’s Ona 503 Hikers are undeniably stylish for shoppers looking to blend fashion and function, and the 50 percent off price tag certainly doesn’t hurt.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Away The Bigger Carry-On This carry-on is great for domestic flights, and the green color is so stylish year-round!Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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It’s lined with a fuzzy wool blend that will keep your feet warm and cozy while commuting to work or window shopping in the cold, and its fluffy sheepskin detailing adds a touch of fashionable flair.Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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This affordable new collection features a range of fashionable and affordable eyewear options inspired by Kittle’s dynamic and bold persona on and off the field.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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