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dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style the classiness of the hotel's facade is in stark contrast to the kitsch of the casinos that surround it
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Recent Examples of classiness The beige delivers an understated classiness and suggests this host has thought of every last detail—down to the durability of their coaster materials. —
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026 His movies strive for what’s often viewed as a rather boring sort of classiness. —Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 19 Dec. 2025 Instead, an air of refined classiness lured me across the threshold at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City’s Flushing Meadows. —Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026 His movies strive for what’s often viewed as a rather boring sort of classiness. —Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 19 Dec. 2025 Instead, an air of refined classiness lured me across the threshold at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City’s Flushing Meadows. —Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2025
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There’s a sublime elegance embodied in the stylish furniture and textiles of its 308 rooms, suites, and residences; in the vases overflowing with colorful flowers; and in that delightful, distinctive scent that fills its communal areas.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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The relaxed maxi silhouette and lightweight crepe fabric provide the perfect combo of elegance and comfort for a long dinner.— Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
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That act alone — showing an unedited, pre-published draft to one of its subjects — would get the story immediately withdrawn at most publications of the size and majesty as the one in this play.— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
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The spa An ode to the Alhambra Palace, Spa Palmera brings the majesty and feel of the Moorish castle to Florida, thanks to an expansive 50,000-square-foot spa replete with arches, stone work, mosaic tiles, and a lush courtyard with a tranquil lap pool.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Classiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/classiness. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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