variants
or less commonly toney
tonier; toniest
: marked by an aristocratic or high-toned manner or style
tony private schools
plural Tonys
: a medallion awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in the theater
Examples of tony in a Sentence
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Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2024
Well, the Mission’s loss is Oakland’s gain – Rockridge’s, to be specific, that tony neighborhood of boutique shops and buzzy restaurants.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
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Adjective
The previous year, the Illinois Athletic Club, a tony Michigan Avenue private club, sponsored a 10-mile swim in Lake Michigan.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2024
Well, the Mission’s loss is Oakland’s gain – Rockridge’s, to be specific, that tony neighborhood of boutique shops and buzzy restaurants.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for tony
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“Tony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tony. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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