as in smart
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
a natty woman, she's usually impeccably dressed in tailored clothing from Europe
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Recent Examples of natty
Yet as Central Austin spawned a half dozen other, nattier nightlife districts, East Sixth Street acquired a reputation — embraced by some, reviled by others — for a certain level of intentional rowdiness.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Apr. 2024
London’s Chelsea Barracks, in the natty Belgravia district, famously housed the British Royal Army for 150 years before it was converted into a sprawling complex of luxury apartments and townhouses.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
The school is also known for its natty uniforms, courtesy of the menswear label New & Lingwood, which even has an outpost in New York City.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Jane is defending an innocent kid who got framed as a cop killer, and the movie is about unearthing the conspiracy, which involves a drug cartel and Kevin Bacon as an officer too natty and smooth to be on the level.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 July 2024
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Apr. 2024
London’s Chelsea Barracks, in the natty Belgravia district, famously housed the British Royal Army for 150 years before it was converted into a sprawling complex of luxury apartments and townhouses.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
The school is also known for its natty uniforms, courtesy of the menswear label New & Lingwood, which even has an outpost in New York City.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Jane is defending an innocent kid who got framed as a cop killer, and the movie is about unearthing the conspiracy, which involves a drug cartel and Kevin Bacon as an officer too natty and smooth to be on the level.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for natty
Adjective
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Last week wasn’t entirely in the thrall of Big Stupid, but the smart was coming from south and north of us.—
Pat Beall,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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The Adams administration is making swift, intentional investments, building smart to protect all New Yorkers from harsh rains, blazing sun and smog.—
Meera Joshi,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Its classic trim with elegant details on each door can dress up a modern interior or pair with traditional decor to elevate any space.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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Among the standout pieces in the second H&M spring 2025 limited-edition Ramadan collection, semi-shiny satins, jacquards and hammered fabrics add an elegant and luxurious touch.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This night, one of his guests is an elderly, dapper gentleman named Plennie Wingo.—
Scott Ostler,
SFChronicle.com,
3 May 2020
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Actor and choreographer Darnell Pierre Benjamin is one of those people who manages to look dapper even when he is dressed down.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati.com,
7 May 2020
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While attending day two of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday, Feb. 10, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, kept warm in a super stylish longline coat alongside her husband, Prince Harry, in 20-degree temperatures.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The artist whose been on a roll as of late utilized his set to showcase his most stylish era yet.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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These fashionable kicks have removable EVA orthotic inserts and thick, cushioned soles that’ll support your feet on long travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the same way that Demi Moore made pregnancy photoshoots fashionable with her iconic 1991 Vanity Fair cover, newer generations of expectant mothers have had their own celebrity trendsetters.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Natty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natty. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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