SWANKILY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

swankily

adverb

Definition of swankily

as in elegantly

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The season finale brings the various strands of the story together elegantly and a bit pitilessly, too, as the body count continues to rise and the struggle for survival grows genuinely desperate.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Embrace the groutfit the Parisian way with a crewneck tee, chunky cashmere knit draped elegantly around the neck, and light-brown nylon skirt to break up the monochromatic palette.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of elegantly

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The industry is fashionably late If AI adoption was a race, then Nike started running a long time ago.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Fiery performance artist Maureen (Lazy Violet), with hair dyed half purple and half platinum, moons the crowd of one (me) — and drag queen Angel (Jeevan Braich) shows up fashionably late halfway through the number, just as the character would.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

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Lora Appleton, founder of children’s design gallery Kinder Modern, has seen interest in collectible children’s furniture grow as design-conscious parents, influencers, actors, and other high-profile families embrace living stylishly with children.

— Steven Weill, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
Habitat Home decor, locally made artisan items, one-of-a-kind gifts, ceramics, art, and textiles are stylishly displayed at this shop founded by a retired Marine.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026

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