Recent Examples on the WebThe only difference is switching up the color, which, in turn, gives the entire look a spiffy seasonal touch-up.—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024 Just take the spiffy velvet suits of Francis Ford Coppola in the 1970s, or the jazzy short-sleeve shirts and bomber jackets of Spike Lee in the ’90s, or the bold colors and bottle sunglasses of Agnès Varda throughout every stage of her decades-long career.—Liam Hess, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024 Two retirees — one a Harley enthusiast and another who arrived on a spiffy electric bicycle — checked in as well.—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2024 Or, opt for the Wool Pipers, which remind us of a spiffy sneaker that’s not necessarily used for physical activities.—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024 Looking spiffy Dear Diary: My wife and I recently attended a performance of opera music at Carnegie Hall.—James Barron, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024 He's even got a spiffy new lightsaber, constructed back on Peridea with help from Huyang (David Tennant).—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2023 The outfit looks nothing like the rangers’ spiffy uniform that includes a Smokey Bear hat.—Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024 On Saturday afternoon, awards for the best costume prompt competitors to debut new masks and spiffier furs.—Susan Portnoy, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2024
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