How to Use natty in a Sentence
natty
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Not natty brick but brick with dings and the residue of old paint.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 23 Sep. 2020
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Very debonair and natty, and a toned- down departure from the rest of the apartment.
—Kathleen Renda, House Beautiful, 9 Feb. 2017
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Alas, this isn't one of those natty lie-flat beds from the plusher type of first class.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 27 Sep. 2022
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This cool cat in a natty vest, cigarette in hand, was in the right place at the right time.
—John McMurtrie, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2020
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It’s the perfect gift for dads who love natty wine and value.
—Bon Appétit, 3 June 2022
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Barry is natty in a teal shirt, black pants and matching bow tie.
—Byron McCauley, Cincinnati.com, 9 May 2017
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The sheer back alluded to skin while retaining a hint of modesty, while the slit down the spine was a natty touch.
—Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 27 June 2018
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As for pattern lovers, Smythe’s checked natty suit with shiny gold buttons is a safe choice.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2018
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As Rob noted below, the new iMac is made from aluminum, with a natty glossy glass screen.
—Charlie Sorrel, WIRED, 7 Aug. 2007
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Chung balanced out the easy vacation vibes of her bag with a natty plaid blazer in a boxy fit.
—Maria Ward, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2017
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With his natty wardrobe, Mr. Toschi was for many people the public face of the investigation as the case took twists and turns over the years.
—Neil Genzlinger, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2018
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On the couch, this time, was the stylist Jason Bolden, who was sporting a tuxedo, natty slippers, and no socks.
—Adam Davidson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2017
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There are days, in the spring, when one longs to don one’s best velvet riding jacket, tie on a natty little scarf, and go ride a white horse.
—Moira MacDonald, The Seattle Times, 4 June 2017
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Ford v Ferrari is a natty diversion that earns every inch of its right to be seen big.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 Nov. 2019
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Nicholas Lowry may be known for his natty plaid suits and handlebar mustache.
—Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 12 July 2023
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Where once Harold wore natty suits like Dickie, he’s now grown out his hair and opted for more Afro-centric clothes.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2021
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The natty dresser who loves bow ties and a cool pair of shades had given up a high-paying corporate job in New York City.
—Dallas News, 4 Nov. 2022
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Many party-goers dressed the part in natty rugby shirts and penny loafers with socks—and even more could be seen moshing in them.
—Maria Ward, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
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The remainder of Fox’s journey is as natty and crisp, and quite lighter of spirit than the reservation story.
—Peter Lewis, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2018
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An entire city of York, and others from farther away, found natty suits and sharp-creased slacks and other fine garments there.
—Andrew Dys, charlotteobserver, 11 Jan. 2018
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And when Wooten emerged onto the stage — clad in a natty coral-colored vest and tie with a pale pink shirt, with his signature gray knit hat on his head — the crowd went wild with cheers.
—BostonGlobe.com, 29 Oct. 2021
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Pumpkin Spice Lattes may be basic, but a natty tweed jacket just makes good fall sense.
—Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Nov. 2015
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For the natty cyclist: Café du Cycliste’s LouLou neck warmer is lightweight, warm, and moisture-wicking.
—Bill Bradley, Esquire, 21 Dec. 2017
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The Volt is also available in a natty silver scheme with orange highlights.
—Bill Roberson, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2021
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And while Jagger accessorized with a natty neckerchief, leave it to Styles to upgrade the look with paparazzi-proof shades.
—Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2018
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His once-cynical New York divorce lawyer Robert Philip wore natty suits in the original film.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2022
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Head out back to the waterfront garden with your glass of natty wine and basket of crispy chicken sprinkled with vinegar powder and served with a side of ranch.
—Bon Appétit, 3 May 2022
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No shrunken pants, natty pocket squares or over-the-top shoes for this Houston native and Houston Rockets guard.
—Joy Sewing, Houston Chronicle, 16 May 2018
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The original trains weren’t designed for passengers — the compact carriages were crammed with only bulging mail sacks — so the natty cars were built to fit their role as a ride.
—John Lee, latimes.com, 25 Mar. 2018
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All of a sudden, an authoritative man in a fancy suit and a natty hat arrives.
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 21 July 2023
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