tony
[toh-nee]
- high-toned; stylish: a tony nightclub.
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Origin of tony
Tony1
[toh-nee]
- one of a group of awards made annually by the American Theatre Wing, a professional school for the performing arts, for achievements in theatrical production and performance.
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Origin of Tony1
after the nickname of Antoinette Perry
Tony2
[toh-nee]
- a male given name, form of Anthony.
- a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.
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Blair
[blair]
- Anthony Charles Lyn·ton [lin-tuh n] /ˈlɪn tən/Tony, born 1953, British political leader: prime minister 1997–2007.
- Bonnie,born 1964, U.S. speed skater.
- John,1732–1800, U.S. jurist.
- Also Blaire. a male or female given name.
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Contemporary Examples
Malaysian-based entrepreneur Tony Fernandes has turned AirAsia into the most successful low cost airline in southeast Asia.
Annoying Airport Delays Might Prevent You From Becoming the Next AirAsia 8501Clive Irving
January 6, 2015
Tony Shalhoub, Act One Sometimes you realize the power of a performance only when it remains in your mind many months later.
Hedwig, Hugh & Michael Cera: 12 Powerhouse Theater Performances of 2014Janice Kaplan
December 31, 2014
But I trusted Tony Robbins could sort me out on both fronts.
The feisty airline is the brainchild of entrepreneur Tony Fernandes, a Malaysian of Indian descent who also is a British citizen.
His explanation only diminishes the irresistible excitement we feel while watching Tony Perkins peer at Janet Leigh in her shower.
Historical Examples
Harriet was "tony" because she walked with her elbows in and her head up.
KMary Roberts Rinehart
When you are free of your cloak, Tony Cross, dismount and let us embrace.
In the ValleyHarold Frederic
A brother may not be a friend: but a friend will always be a brother—mind that, as your uncle Tony says!
Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
Dorothy recollected that Mrs. Vansittart had said something like this about Tony Cornish.
Roden's CornerHenry Seton Merriman
Tony Cornish had a cheery way with him which made other men talk.
Roden's CornerHenry Seton Merriman
tony
- US and Canadian informal stylish or distinctive; classy
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Word Origin
C20: from tone
Tony
- any of several medallions awarded annually in the United States by a professional school for the performing arts for outstanding achievement in the theatre
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Word Origin
from Tony, the nickname of Antoinette Perry (died 1946), US actress and producer
Blair
- Tony, full name Anthony Charles Lynton Blair . born 1953, British politician; leader of the Labour Party (1994–2007); prime minister (1997–2007); Middle East peace envoy from 2007
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Word Origin and History for tony
adj.
1877, American English slang, from high-toned. It was the name of a reddish-brown fashion color in the 1920s.
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Tony
1947, awards given by American Theatre Wing (New York), from nickname of U.S. actress, manager, and producer Antoinette Perry (1888-1946).
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