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tony adjective [ ˈtəʊni ]

• fashionable among wealthy or stylish people.
• "a tony restaurant"
Origin: late 19th century: from tone (noun) + -y1.

Tony noun

• (in the US) any of a number of awards given annually for outstanding achievement in the theatre in various categories.
Origin: 1940s: from the nickname of Antoinette Perry (1888-1946), American actress and director.


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