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Tony
1[toh-nee]
noun
plural
Tonysone 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.
Tony
2[toh-nee]
noun
a male given name, form of Anthony.
a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.
tony
3[toh-nee]
adjective
high-toned; stylish.
a tony nightclub.
Tony
1/ ˈəʊɪ /
noun
any of several medallions awarded annually in the United States by a professional school for the performing arts for outstanding achievement in the theatre
tony
2/ ˈəʊɪ /
adjective
informalstylish or distinctive; classy
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of Tony1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of Tony1
Origin of Tony2
Example Sentences
But for decades, Tony Jones has been putting them into words for audiences around the globe.
In 2002, the Labour government under Tony Blair passed a law banning tobacco advertising.
Over at Tony’s Barber Shop on the next block over, one of the barbers dusted hair off her chair as her customer got up to leave.
In the days leading up, the Dodgers had lost Tony Gonsolin to an elbow problem — already their fourth starter to get injured just since the start of the season.
"UNOC has given us a glimmer of hope that the challenges facing our ocean are being seen and will be tackled," said Tony Long, chief executive officer of Global Fishing Watch.
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When To Use
A Tony is an annual award given by the American Theatre Wing (ATW) for excellence in theater production.The Tony award is a black statuette featuring a suspended medallion with the image of the comedy and tragedy mask and the winner’s name, category, and winning year engraved on it. The awards are given out at the Tony Awards ceremony, also known as the Tonys. The Tonys are a televised ceremonial event that features celebrity hosts, musical performances, and Broadway announcements. Typically, the event is seen as one of the most important nights in the theater industry because it gathers many of its most talented performers, directors, and production crews.
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