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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Sam Allard, Axios, 10 July 2024
More to Read Trump supporters gather ahead of tony fundraiser in Newport Beach
June 8, 2024
In Silicon Valley, more support for Trump is trickling in.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024
For the rich and famous interest deductions allowed the purchase and later sale of highly leveraged mega-homes at a tidy profit, which got plowed into yet another mega-home purchase in a tony area of coastal California, Long Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts or other highly desirable locations.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2024
Glimpses of the lipstick appeared throughout the spot, which featured models striding through numerous tony Paris locations, such as the Musée Bourdelle and Salle Pleyel concert hall.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 2 July 2024
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Adjective
Valuations climbed 32% on average, with jumps ranging from 15% in tony Hunting Valley to 67% in East Cleveland.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 10 July 2024
More to Read Trump supporters gather ahead of tony fundraiser in Newport Beach
June 8, 2024
In Silicon Valley, more support for Trump is trickling in.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024
For the rich and famous interest deductions allowed the purchase and later sale of highly leveraged mega-homes at a tidy profit, which got plowed into yet another mega-home purchase in a tony area of coastal California, Long Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts or other highly desirable locations.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2024
Glimpses of the lipstick appeared throughout the spot, which featured models striding through numerous tony Paris locations, such as the Musée Bourdelle and Salle Pleyel concert hall.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 2 July 2024
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“Tony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tony. Accessed 23 Jul. 2024.
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