tony
adjective
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variants:
or less commonly toney
tonier;
toniest
Definition of tony
(Entry 1 of 2)
: marked by an aristocratic or high-toned manner or style
tony private schools
Tony
noun
To·ny
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plural Tonys
Definition of Tony (Entry 2 of 2)
: a medallion awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in the theater
Examples of tony in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
After vacating the West Wing, the Obamas moved into a home in the tony Kalorama neighborhood of D.C. so Sasha could finish school at Sidwell Friends, where Malia graduated in 2016. — Kim Kozlowski, chicagotribune.com, "Sasha Obama will begin college classes at the University of Michigan next week," 29 Aug. 2019 The audience entering the imposing Grosses Festspielhaus, the Great Festival Concert Hall, during an afternoon thunderstorm was tony â tuxes, kimonos and other manner of formal dress. — Los Angeles Times, "Commentary: PlĂĄcido Domingo wins a long ovation in his first concert after harassment allegations," 26 Aug. 2019 Prosecutors say that in many cases, the pair identified targets or committed the burglaries through open houses in the tony areas of Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Brentwood and Hollywood Hills. — Phil Helsel, NBC News, "Pair charged in scheme to steal from celebrities during L.A. open houses," 23 Aug. 2019 Harris is not the only candidate making the fundraising rounds to the nation's tony summer vacation spots. — Katie Ross Dominick, CBS News, "2020 Daily Trail Markers: Elizabeth Warren apologizes for DNA test and identifying as Native American," 19 Aug. 2019 Now tonier large multi-story buildings with underground parking and myriad amenities are replacing old houses and, in some cases, the smaller apartments built in the 1970s. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, "Real World Economics: Weighing the value of what we spend," 18 Aug. 2019 The talk later in the day with Mr. Bayh, who was vacationing at the tony Greenbrier resort in West Virginia with his wife and young children, did not go well. — New York Times, "Obama and Bidenâs Relationship Looks Rosy. It Wasnât Always That Simple.," 16 Aug. 2019 Spanning three paralleling timelines â 1963, 1984 and 2019 â the show introduces us to three storylines involving the various owners of a tony Pasadena mansion and all their salacious problems. — Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Why Women Kill': TV Review," 15 Aug. 2019 Enter the also-slippery Elyse (Ratajkowski), an aspiring actress Ivan meets at a tony book-signing party, the site of his latest theft. — Gary Goldstein, latimes.com, "Review: Theo James and Emily Ratajkowski spark glossy noirish âLying and Stealingâ," 11 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tony.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for tony
tony
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of tony
(Entry 1 of 2)
US, informal
: very expensive and fashionable
Tony
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Tony (Entry 2 of 2)
: an award given every year in New York City for the best plays, actors, directors, etc., in the theater
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